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Denmark to Bring Home F-35 TR-2 Jets as Delays Persist over TR-3...

July 1, 2024 @ 08:35 AM

In response to ongoing delays in the delivery of the new TR-3 configuration F-35 fighter jets, Denmark's Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has announced the return of six TR-2 configured Danish F-35 jets from Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. These jets, used for training purposes, are being returned to Denmark...

Aurora Flight Sciences Unveils Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered UAS for Long-Range Reconnaissance

July 1, 2024 @ 03:39 AM

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, has introduced the hydrogen fuel cell-powered SKIRON-XLE, a long-endurance variant of its SKIRON Expeditionary small UAS designed for extended long-range reconnaissance missions. Current flight tests suggest that the SKIRON-XLE will be able to sustain flight times exceeding five hours

SNC Wins $170M to Deliver RAPCON-X Jets to Finnish Border Guard

July 1, 2024 @ 03:21 AM

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has secured a $170-million contract to supply two RAPCON-X jets to the Finnish Border Guard as part of the "MVX" program. These jets, currently in production, are part of SNCs latest integrated aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (A-ISR) solutions

Sweden, U.S. Lobby to Sell Gripen, F-16 Fighter Jets to Thailand

June 30, 2024 @ 01:02 PM

The United States and Sweden have commenced lobbying to sell fighters to Thailand which is looking to replace its ageing F-16s and Gripen jets. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on June 30 Sunday that the U

Greek Parliamentary Armaments Commissions Approves F-35 Jets Purchase

June 29, 2024 @ 09:18 AM

The Greek Parliamentary Armaments Commission has accepted a proposal to purchase 20 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets and to evaluate participation in the Constellation-type frigate construction program. Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias presented these proposals to the Commission

GA-ASI, Lockheed Martin Collaborate to Enhance SeaGuardian UAS with Net-Enabled Weapons Capability

June 28, 2024 @ 07:24 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Lockheed Martin have announced a collaboration to integrate Net-Enabled Weapons (NEW) capability into GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

U.S. Navy Receives First Aircraft under Super Hornet Block III Modernization

June 28, 2024 @ 04:23 AM

Boeing has completed the upgrade and life extension of the first two service life modification (SLM) F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets. The programs first aircraft were delivered for upgrading in mid-2023

Turkey’s Bayraktar TB3 Combat Drone Climbs to 36,000ft

June 27, 2024 @ 06:54 AM

Baykar's Bayraktar TB3 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), equipped with an indigenous engine, has reached an altitude of 36,310 feet during a high-altitude system test at the Baykar Flight Training and Test Center in Keşan, Edirne. The drone's engine, the TEI PD-170, powered the flight

Safran-MTU Joint Venture to Develop Engines for Future European Military Helicopters

June 27, 2024 @ 06:21 AM

Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have signed a cooperation agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture named EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance). This new entity, which aims to develop engines for military helicopters, will be based at Safran Helicopter Engines headquarters in Bordes, France

Lufthansa Technik Selects Thales for PEGASUS Program's Secured Audio/Radio Management System

June 27, 2024 @ 05:11 AM

Lufthansa Technik has selected Thales to provide the secured audio/radio management system for the PErsistent German Airborne SUrveillance System (PEGASUS) program. Thales will supply its latest generation of secured audio/radio management system, designed to manage the communications of the flight deck and operators both internally and externally to the aircraft

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