Military Aviation News Archive

Indian Air Force gears up to celebrate its 78th anniversary

10/07/2010

Ahead of the 78th Air Force Day, to be celebrated on Friday, the officers and airmen of the Indian Air Force (IAF) presented an impressive dress rehearsal at the Hindon airbase near Ghaziabad.

Norwegian defence budget: “A good, but tight, defence budget”

10/07/2010

The Government proposes continuing investment in the Armed Forces in 2011 – with a defence budget of NOK 39,249 million. Increased activity, new materiel and security in the High North will be given priority. Increased funding and new efficiency measures in the Armed Forces will in fact represent a strengthening of the defence budget in excess of NOK 300 million.

OEF anniversary: Deployed tanker pilots discuss supporting Afghanistan ops

10/07/2010

In the past nine years, Air Mobility Command statistics show AMC tankers have off-loaded more than 12.2 billion pounds of fuel to aircraft for worldwide military operations, including Operation Enduring Freedom.

Russia, U.S. to Jointly Build Heavy Cargo Aircraft

10/07/2010

Russia and the U.S. are considering the possibility of jointly building a heavy military cargo aircraft, Russia's Defense Minister Anatoli Serdyukov said on Tuesday.

A330 Tanker Gets Military Type Certificate

10/07/2010

In advance of the Royal Australian Air Force’s receipt of its first Airbus A330-based Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) in the coming weeks, Spanish military authorities have provided the aircraft’s military type certificate.

India, Russia to discuss new giant fighter jet deal

10/06/2010

India and Russia will hold talks this week on a multi-billion-dollar deal to supply up to 250 advanced stealth fighter jets to the technology-starved Indian Air Force, officials said on Tuesday.

Japan eyeing U.S. drones

10/06/2010

Japan is considering buying at least three U.S.-made spy aircraft to monitor China's military buildup and North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.

Medevac! Medevac! Lifeline over Afghanistan

10/06/2010

As soon as I got off the military aircraft that took me there, I saw a helicopter with a red cross sign painted on it. I approached a crew doing a routine check on their aircraft and, after introducing myself, they explained the details of my embed and gave me some instructions. They pointed me to a section in the chopper where they said I should keep my body armor and helmet, which I have to put on when we flew.

Prince William takes part in first RAF air-sea rescue mission

10/06/2010

Prince William has undertaken his first air-sea rescue mission with the RAF in an offshore operation off Cumbria to help a stricken oil-rig worker.

India Goes Airborne

10/06/2010

The first of six C-130J Super Hercules for India took to the skies for its maiden flight yesterday. The aircraft will now complete a series of company and customer flight tests prior to delivery in December. The second and third aircraft are due to fly within the next few weeks.

Russia's Sukhoi begins Su-33 Flanker-D trials

10/06/2010

Russia's Sukhoi aircraft holding revealed on Tuesday it has begun ground and flight trials of the modernized fourth generation Su-33 naval fighter.

Ukraine's Antonov aircraft producer to compete for multi-billion U.S. tanker tender

10/05/2010

Ukraine's state-run Antonov aircraft producer will compete with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing and Europe's EADS in a multi-billion tender to supply almost 180 airborne refueling tankers to the United States Air Force (USAF), Antonov's President and General Designer Dmitry Kiva said on Monday.

Israel Aerospace Industries to Unveil the "Panther" – a New UAV for Tactical Missions- at 2010 Latrun Conference

10/04/2010

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will unveil its new revolutionary tilt-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for tactical missions, the Panther, at the Latrun Conference in Israel, October 5-7, 2010. The Panther will be exhibited for the first time internationally at the Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington D.C., October 25-27.

Northrop Grumman, Bell Helicopter Conduct First "Power-On" of New Fire-X Medium-Range Vertical Unmanned System

10/04/2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation and Bell Helicopter, a Textron company (NYSE:TXT), have moved a significant step closer to being able to offer military users a vertical unmanned system that can ferry cargo – either internally or externally – over extended distances.

Saab receives billion order for an airborne surveillance system

10/04/2010

The order concerns delivery of the Saab 2000 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning & Control) system, which comprises of a Saab 2000 aircraft equipped with the advanced ERIEYE radar system. The contract also includes ground equipment as well as logistics and support services.

Ukraine, Russia plan to build 13 modernized An-70 military transport planes

10/04/2010

Ukraine and Russia plan to build 13 upgraded An-70 short take-off and landing tactical military transport aircraft, the president and chief designer of Ukraine’s Antonov state enterprise told Itar-Tass on Saturday.

Navy to purchase $5.3 billion worth of combat aircraft

10/02/2010

The U.S. Navy is purchasing 124 combat aircraft from defense contractor Boeing as part of a $5.3 billion multi-year contract, the company and the Naval Air Systems Command announced.

US reassures Saudis with arms

10/01/2010

As it prepares to withdraw "fully" from Iraq, the US seems to be concerned about its security posture in the Gulf and the Middle East at large. Amidst mounting domestic pressure to limit its direct military involvement worldwide, and particularly in the Middle East, the Obama administration will be trying to re-establish the regional balance of power, which has been disrupted by the removal of Iran's two key rivals — the Taliban and Saddam Hussain.

Washington pins hopes on Indian fighter deal

10/01/2010

The US administration is stepping up pressure on India to buy US military hardware five weeks ahead of Barack Obama’s first state visit to India.

SAAB optimistic about Indian MMRCA results

10/01/2010

As India's biggest defence contract of USD 10 billion to acquire 126 Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) nears final stages, the lone Swedish contender SAAB is optimistic of making it to the downlist.

India picks US engines over European for Tejas

10/01/2010

The Americans have upstaged the Europeans yet again in the tussle for the lucrative Indian defence market. The heart of Indian Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA), finally on its way to becoming operational after 27 long years, will be American rather than European.

Lockheed Martin Delivers First Production C-5M Super Galaxy To U.S. Air Force

10/01/2010

Lockheed Martin completed delivery of the first production C-5M Super Galaxy at a ceremony here today with officials from Air Mobility Command, Air Force Material Command and Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Refurbished Dutch F-16s bound for Chilean air force

09/30/2010

Chile is starting to take delivery of Dutch F-16 fighter bombers, that old workhorse of the Cold War years, as part of a deal that will see the Chilean air force making more use of the refurbished jets.

MINDEF awards contract to ST Aerosapce to acquire 12 M-346 aircraft

09/30/2010

Singapore’s Defence Ministry (MINDEF) has awarded a S$543 million contract to Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aerospace) to acquire 12 M—346 aircraft and a ground—based training system.

Sukhoi Su-30M2 fighters complete test flights

09/30/2010

Russia's Sukhoi aeronautical firm has completed its factory flight tests for its multi-role double seater Su-30M2 fighters.