Military Aviation News Archive

Navy Shoots Down Robotic Aircraft with Laser Beams

07/21/2010

A futuristic battle was fought over the Pacific Ocean recently, where laser beams targeted four robotic aircraft and set them on fire, sending the flaming drones plummeting into the sea.

L-3 Receives Order for Eight Additional C-27J JCA

07/21/2010

L-3 Communications, the prime contractor for the U.S. Army and Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) program, announced today the fiscal year 2010 order from the JCA Joint Program Office for eight C-27J JCA aircraft.

Boeing says more India C-17 orders possible

07/21/2010

India could buy 10 to 12 more C-17 transport planes from Boeing Co. beyond the 10 planes already planned, Christopher Chadwick, president of Boeing military aircraft told Reuters on Monday.

Russia's fifth-generation fighter to be cheaper than foreign analogues

07/21/2010

Russia's fifth-generation fighters for export will be cheaper than their foreign analogues, the general director of the aviation companies Sukhoi and MiG said on Tuesday.

Boeing F-15 Silent Eagle Demonstrator Completes 1st Weapon Launch

07/21/2010

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] successfully launched a missile from the F-15 Silent Eagle's newly designed Conformal Weapons Bay (CWB) on July 14.

Boeing Flight Demonstrates Narrowband Communications Relay on ScanEagle

07/21/2010

The Boeing Company and its subsidiary Insitu Inc. announced today that they successfully demonstrated a high-performance Narrowband Relay communications system aboard a ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in June.

Hawker Beechcraft Rolls Out First T-6C for Royal Moroccan Air Force

07/20/2010

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it has rolled out the first of 24 Beechcraft T-6C military trainers ordered by the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF).

As F-15 fighters leave, Langley ends an era

07/20/2010

For 34 years, Peninsula residents could look skyward and spot the familiar silhouette of the F-15C Eagle.

Russian Air Force to get 10 fifth-generation fighters by 2015

07/20/2010

The Russian Defense Ministry will buy the first 10 fifth-generation fighters between 2013 and 2015 and then another 60 after 2016, a senior military official said on Monday.

Russia may purchase 20 An-124 transport planes before 2020

07/20/2010

The Russian Defense Ministry may purchase some 20 An-124 Ruslan (Condor) heavy-lift transport aircraft according to the 2011-2020 state arms procurement program, a senior official said on Monday.

India to purchase two more AWACS planes from Russia

07/20/2010

India will purchase two additional Russian-made airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, the Times of India newspaper said on Monday.

Pakistan to offer JF-17 Thunder fighters at Farnborough Air Show

07/20/2010

Islamabad will put its JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft on sale at the Farnborough Air Show near London, a Pakistani TV channel said on Monday.

The Lockheed Martin F-35: Centerpiece Of 21st Century Global Security

07/20/2010

The 5th generation F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter will serve as the centerpiece for 21st century global security while strengthening international political and industrial partnerships, a senior Lockheed Martin F-35 executive said Monday at the Farnborough Air Show.

Boeing Delivers Final C-130 Avionics Modernization Program Test Aircraft

07/20/2010

Boeing on June 30 delivered the last of three test aircraft for the U.S. Air Force C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) system design and development contract.

EADS spending millions to develop new helicopter

07/19/2010

Europe's EADS (EAD.PA) said it is spending around $50 million to $75 million to develop a new armed version of its light utility helicopter for a possible U.S. Army competition and emerging strong interest by a "significant" number of foreign buyers.

Sikorsky Sees Big Orders Over Next 12-18 Months

07/19/2010

Sikorsky Aircraft, a unit of United Technologies Corp , expects a significant first order this week from a Middle Eastern country for the international version of its Black Hawk helicopter.

Boeing, EADS clash again as KC-X tanker war resumes

07/19/2010

In a pointed reference to the Boeing NewGen Tanker, EADS CEO Louis Gallois said in London on Saturday that “a large part of our development cost and risk are behind us…compared to our competitor.” The bids were delivered on July 8 and 9.

Farnborough air show attracts 59 Russian firms

07/18/2010

About 1,350 companies and organizations from 52 countries, including 59 Russian firms, will take part in the Farnborough-2010 Air Show, which opens near London on Monday.

Russian state arms exporter sees contracts worth $38 bln in 2010

07/18/2010

Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Friday its orders so far this year had exceeded $38 billion.

Thai Air Force Insists on Buying Gripen

07/16/2010

Air Force Commander-in-Chief Air Chief Marshal Itthaporn Subhawong countered Matichon newspaper's claim that the Royal Thai Air Force is spending much more on Gripen aircraft than its Romanian counterparts.

Canada Plans to Buy F-35s, but Hurdles Remain

07/16/2010

The Canadian government is expected to announce on Friday that it will buy 65 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin.

Indonesia to Buy 50 Controversial Fighter Jets from South Korea

07/16/2010

Indonesia agreed on Thursday to join a South Korean project to develop a new fighter jet which has been delayed for years by technical and budget problems.

Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin Team to Jointly Pursue U.S. Air Force’s HH-60 Recap Helicopter Program

07/16/2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. and Lockheed Martin Corp. will compete jointly for the contract to replace the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of combat search and rescue helicopters.

Boeing, Jacksonville Community Celebrate Arrival of F-16s for Aerial Target Program

07/16/2010

Boeing employees joined congressional representatives, local government officials and community leaders on July 9 at Cecil Field in Jacksonville to celebrate the arrival of the first F-16s for the QF-16 aerial target program.

Threatened Israeli strike on Iran would lead to regional war, report says

07/15/2010

The ultimate nightmare scenario could soon become a reality.