Category: Air Power

June 13, 2024

Taiwan aims to boost F-16 fleet readiness with parts buy

Taiwan is seeking to enhance its ability to sustain the Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF)’s Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft fleet by acquiring spares, repair parts and associated equipment worth US$300 million. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 5 June that the US Department of State has approved two Foreign Military […]

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June 7, 2024

Centurion Supports United States Air Force, Japan in Key New Contract

Centurion, a global leader in the supply of rentals and services to critical industries, has completed a milestone contract for the United States Air Force (USAF) based at Kadena Air Base in Japan. The contract saw Centurion provide a deployable secure equipment storage unit for the USAF’s 33rd Rescue Squadron, innovatively designed and manufactured in-house […]

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June 7, 2024

South Korea retires Phantom, readies Boramae for production

The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) has officially retired its F-4E Phantom II fleet when it stood down its last ten operational Phantom IIs during a ceremony at Suwon Air Base on 7 June, marking the end of 55 years of RoKAF Phantom F4D/E operations. The RoKAF originally operated around 220 Phantoms in three […]

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May 30, 2024

Sweden makes further push for Philippine MRF bid

Sweden has further positioned itself for the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND)’s Multi-Role Fighter (MRF) programme for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) by signing a framework agreement that will facilitate the Southeast Asian country’s access to Swedish-made defence equipment. The Embassy of Sweden in Manila noted on its social media channel that senior officials […]

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May 29, 2024

RoKA Surion production nears completion

The Republic of Korea Army (RoKA) announced on 27 May that it had completed initial flight testing of the final KUH-1 Surion medium multirole helicopter ordered by the service and to be delivered by aerospace prime Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The flight of the 210th production Surion helicopter for the army was conducted at KAI’s […]

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May 24, 2024

Indonesia takes delivery of all five C-130J aircraft on order

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has taken delivery of its fifth and final Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules on order, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on 16 May. The aircraft, with serial number A-1342, arrived at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base after a ferry flight that started from Lockheed Martin’s Marietta facility in Georgia […]

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May 23, 2024

Philippine Air Force receives last two ATAK helos

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has taken delivery of all six of its Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T-129B ATAK helicopters on 17 May, the service announced on its social media account. The helicopters are assigned to the PAF’s15th Strike Wing and will be used to conduct a variety of missions, including aerial surveillance and reconnaissance, […]

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May 20, 2024

Japan and US commit to hypersonic weapon co-development

Japan and the United States signed an agreement on 15 May to jointly develop the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI), a next-generation missile defence system capable of defeating hypersonic missiles that are deployed by China and Russia and being developed by North Korea. The GPI Cooperative Development Project Arrangement was initially agreed between Japan’s Prime Minister […]

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May 13, 2024

Hanwha Aerospace to bid for Malaysian MRLS program

The South Korean defense giant signs a cooperative agreement with a Malaysian investment firm for Malaysian Army’s multiple rocket launcher acquisition program. Hanwha Aerospace offers the K239 Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) capable of firing various types of guided or unguided rockets with different ranges. Hanwha Aerospace is committed to delivering optimized solutions to […]

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May 10, 2024

Interview with BAE Systems at DSA 2024

BAE Systems shows T-650 Heavy Lift UAV at DSA.

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May 10, 2024

Singapore air force freezes F-16 training after crash

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has suspended training for its F-16 fleet as a safety measure after one of its Lockheed Martin F-16 combat aircraft crashed at Tengah Air Base in western Singapore on 8 May. According to the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), the pilot – who has accumulated over 2,000 hours of […]

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May 10, 2024

South Korea readies single-seat FA-50 development

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced in early May a plan to fund the development of a single-seat variant of Korea Aerospace Industries’ (KAI) successful FA-50 light trainer and attack aircraft. The single-seat KAI FA-50 project aims to replace the current design’s backseat and install a 300-gallon auxiliary fuel tank in […]

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May 10, 2024

DSA 2024: Leonardo and the Ministry of Defense of Malaysia Celebrate Industrial Collaboration Programme Agreement

The programme follows the sale of two ATR P-72M maritime patrol aircraft signed in 2023. On the occasion of the Defense Services Asia Exhibition & Conference (DSA), Leonardo and the Ministry of Defense of Malaysia celebrated the signing of the Industrial Collaboration Programme Agreement (“ICP Agreement”) following the sale of two ATR P-72Ms (the maritime […]

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May 9, 2024

Ukraine Seeks Customers, Despite War

Surprisingly perhaps, Ukraine has not given up trying to export defence equipment, despite its pressing needs on the home front. At DSA, the National Association of Ukrainian Defence Industries (NAUDI) is showing models of a mobile radar, light armoured vehicles, a self-propelled howitzer, a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) and three missiles. Above the stand […]

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May 8, 2024

Malaysian Companies Start Local Drone Production

Two Malaysian SMEs are presenting their plans for local production of UAVs at DSA 2024. Pen Aviation is launching the PEN35V, a 35kg quadrotor designed primarily for. Celestial Dynamics is preparing to produce under licence, a range of Chinese drones designed by Jin Hong, a subsidiary of AVIC. The PEN35V is on display here at […]

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May 8, 2024

Iran Displays Large Range of Weapons at DSA

Making a rare appearance at an international defence show, the Iranian Ministry of Defence is showcasing a wide variety of weapons, ranging from long-range cruise missiles through ground-based air defence systems to UAVs. In the last category, there are models of two Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) platforms. They are both equipped for ISR and […]

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May 8, 2024

BAE’s Duo of Aerial T-650 and Maritime Developments Shown at DSA

BAE Systems is highlighting two new products at DSA, being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The first, presented though BAE’s subsidiary Malloy Aeronautics, is the T-650 Heavy Lift Electric UAS Concept Vehicle, an all-electric powered UAS, designed to carry a payload of up to 660 pounds (300 kilogrammes) a maximum of 16 nautical miles (around […]

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May 7, 2024

Malaysian PM Anwar Opens DSA / NATSEC in Malaysia

The 2024 DSA and NATSEC show was opened by Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim – the first time that a Malaysian Prime Minister has done so. The organisers claim that the event is bigger than ever this year, with 1,320 companies from 60 countries represented. Anwar described an increasingly fragmented global security landscape, with multiple challenges […]

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April 24, 2024

Boeing P-8A aircraft contract bolsters Australia maritime defense amid rising regional tensions, says GlobalData

Following the news that Boeing has been awarded a contract to deliver software, systems and sensor upgrades to enhance the anti-submarine warfare, maritime strike and intelligence collection capabilities of the Royal Australian Airforce’s (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft; Akash Pratim Debbarma, Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “China’s increasing military […]

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April 23, 2024

ST Engineering and Bureau Veritas Sign Cooperation Agreement to Advance Wing-in-Ground Technology

ST Engineering AirX (AirX), a joint venture between ST Engineering and Peluca (formerly known as Wigetworks), announced a strategic partnership with Bureau Veritas (BV), a global leader in the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry, aimed at advancing Wing-in-Ground (WIG) technology. The collaboration will focus on the classification and certification of AirX’s AirFish WIG craft, which […]

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April 22, 2024

Japan Coast Guard adds three H225s

Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an additional order for three H225 helicopters, taking its total H225 fleet up to 18. The largest Super Puma operator in Japan received three H225s in December 2023 and one in February 2024 for its growing fleet. The new helicopters will support territorial coastal activities, maritime law enforcement, as […]

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April 19, 2024

More H225s for the Japan Coast Guard

The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has ordered three more Airbus H225 helicopters to support its territorial coastal patrol, maritime law enforcement, as well as disaster relief missions, the company announced on 11 April. The latest deal comes after Airbus delivered four H225 helicopters last year, one in February and three in December. The company noted […]

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April 15, 2024

Sener agrees with NTT Data to purchase SCR, a Spanish unmanned specialist

The incorporation of SCR will allow Sener to strengthen its value proposition in the field of remote operators and autonomous navigation, where it already has considerable experience in national and international programmes. Sener’s strong commitment to Aerospace and Defence is reinforced by this operation, which increases its industrial and technological capabilities. The Sener group, through […]

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April 11, 2024

RNZAF air mobility programme hits new milestones

The first of five Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft being built for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has taken its first flight from Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia, the service announced in early April. The flight of the first aircraft, NZ7011, covered a distance of nearly 1,000 kilometres over […]

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April 8, 2024

Indra Simulator Trains Pilots of Hong Kong’s Air Rescue Service (GFS)

Indra’s H175 helicopter simulator is now training the pilots of the Hong Kong Government Flying Service, which carries out search and rescue, medical evacuation and firefighting missions. Indra’s system has the highest rating from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (CAD). GFS highlights the quality of the visual […]

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April 1, 2024

Dive into the Heart of Aerospace Innovation at the Bali International Airshow 2024!

This September 18-21, the Bali International Airshow transforms Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali into a bustling hub of aerospace, aero technology, and defense innovation, showcasing Indonesia’s ambitions in leading Southeast Asia’s aerospace sector. Hosted by the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs, the Ministry of Transportation, the Indonesian Air Forces (TNI AU) and supported […]

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March 28, 2024

Leonardo joins forces with ST Engineering Antycip on Next-Gen Digital Systems

Leonardo has announced it will develop a next-generation digital system. The technology will enhance the company’s aircraft design capabilities of the future and strengthen Leonardo’s training value proposition with new and disruptive solutions. In a world of “digital first”, Leonardo is revolutionizing digital design and cadet training. One of Leonardo’s goals is to continually strengthen […]

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March 27, 2024

Construction Begins on New Boeing MQ-28 Production Facility in Queensland

Construction will begin on Boeing’s new production facility in Toowoomba, Queensland, to support the manufacture of Australia’s first military combat aircraft designed and developed in over 50 years – the MQ-28 Ghost Bat. The 9,000 square-metre facility at the Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct is expected to be operational in the next three years. The company’s […]

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March 25, 2024

The Pros and Cons of Joining the Big League of Arms Exporters

South Korea’s rapid rise as a defence manufacturer is resulting in increasingly tougher challenges to its export policy. Although China might be Asia’s top defence exporter, it is actually South Korea, a nation of 51.8 million citizens that lives under constant threat from its northern neighbour, which is dominating sales of Asian military equipment to […]

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March 25, 2024

The Royal Thai Air Force Unveils Strategic Procurement Plans

RTAF Symposium 2024 White Paper: Royal Thai Airforce plans to purchase 12 fighter jets, middle-range air defense systems, and anti-drone technologies. Plans for additional helicopters and training aircraft. Several air security projects in the pipeline. New Fighter Jet Acquisition Scheme: Replacement of aging F-16 jets due to decommissioned in 2028. Acquisition scheme divided into three […]

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