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More Hercules for RAAF?

12/02/2021

Speaking at the Dubai Air Show in mid-November, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Executive Vice President Greg Ulmer said that the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has requested details for the supply of 30 C-130J Hercules. “They are talking to us about potential for 24 C-130J-30s and six KC-130Js,” Ulmer told overseas journalists.

NGC to Increase Inventory of AARGM for US Navy and German AF

Northrop Grumman has received a $153 million dollar contract award from the U.S. Navy for full-rate production of lots 10 and 11 of the AGM-88E2 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM), the company said Dec. 1. The contract includes production of missiles for the U.S. Navy and German air force.

LETTER | RMAF purchase of Light Combat Aircraft to bolster defence industry

The Malaysian government has mandated a requirement for prospective suppliers of the 18 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), currently being evaluated, to source or procure at least 30 percent of products/services from domestic companies.

With T-7 on the way, why is ACC eyeing a new trainer?

The Air Force is considering a new trainer aircraft — one intended to emulate 4th and 5th generation fighter jets and be able to better train the service’s newest fighter pilots how to fly in combat. Nope, not the T-7A Red Hawk. Another one. Maybe.

Kazakhstan Orders Two Airbus A400M Airlifters

Airbus Defence and Space announced on September 1 that it has received an order from the Republic of Kazakhstan for two A400M airlifters. The order brings the number of A400M customers to nine. The first aircraft is scheduled to be handed over in 2024. To support the aircraft, Airbus will deliver a complete training and maintenance support package.

Russia to Test Upgraded Tu-160 Bomber in December

The Russian military will commence ground tests of its upgraded Tupolev Tu-160 bomber in December, TASS revealed, citing sources. The ground tests will begin with a maiden trial run on the Kazan Aviation Enterprise runway, the outlet added.

More Eurofighters ‘the right choice’ for Spain’s Halcon need, Airbus claims

A repeat Eurofighter buy represents Spain’s best option for replacing an aged fleet of Canary Islands-based Boeing F-18 fighters, Airbus has claimed, after Lockheed Martin recently cited interest in its F-35 from Madrid. “The F-35 is an available aircraft, but for Spanish industry and for the Spanish customer, the Eurofighter is the right choice,” claims Kurt Rossner, Airbus Defence & Space’s head of combat aircraft systems.

Canada Rejects Boeing’s Proposal For CF-188 Hornet Replacement Program

Boeing might be out from the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) that aims to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of legacy CF-188 Hornets (local designation of the F/A-18), as Canada’s federal government reportedly said that the replacement proposal based on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet did not meet the federal government’s requirements. The Canadian Press first reported the news saying that, according to three sources from industry and government who spoke on condition of anonymity

Australia Says Farewell To The F/A-18 Legacy Hornet As Its Final Flight Looms

After more than three decades, the Royal Australian Air Force has formally bid farewell to its F/A-18A/B fighter jet, often referred to as the Classic Hornet, as it gets ready to withdraw its last examples of the type. The F/A-18A/B was Australia’s premier fighter and its first line of air defense for most of that time, but it has since been complemented by the F/A-18F Super Hornet and will be superseded by the F-35A stealth fighter.

Taiwan sends jets after 27 Chinese planes enter buffer zone

China sends 8 aircraft into Taiwan's ADIZ amid visit of US lawmakers

Rocketeer F-15E Strike Eagle Looks Like a Deadly Predator Lurking in the Dark

Inflation swells cost of replacing Swiss fighter jet fleet

Gripen E Fighter Moves into Serial Delivery Phase

Russia’s upgraded MiG-31 fighters to provide security for Northern Sea Route

Germany Approves Nuclear-Capable F/A 18 Super Hornets, EW Aircraft EA-18G Growlers To Modernize Fleet – Media

First Ever Naval Combat H225M Delivered To The Brazilian Navy

Italian F-35 Pilot in Estonia Air Policing Mission

Russia Stages Military Drills in the Black Sea With Aircraft, Ships Amid Tensions

The Air Force wants to kill a drone that ground commanders say they can’t live without