Military Aviation News Archive

U.S. Air Force Should Buy New C-17s, Not Fixed-Up C-5s

11/22/2010

When does a promise to cut government spending result in $8 billion of new government waste? When Defense Department procurement is involved.

Chinese Combat Aircraft Exports Hit 2010 Milestones

11/22/2010

This year has seen several notable achievements in China’s progression as a manufacturer and supplier of front-line military aircraft to export customers. Much positive publicity was earned by the public debut of Pakistan’s JF-17 fighters at the Farnborough Airshow—with JF-17s again featuring here at Airshow China.

China emerging as player in global arms trade

11/21/2010

China is emerging as a competitor in the international arms market, offering increasingly sophisticated fighter jets, missiles and equipment that are beginning to rival Russia and other longtime exporters.

Russian MiG-31 fighter crashes in Urals, pilots eject

11/21/2010

A Russian MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor/fighter crashed on Friday in the Perm region of the Urals, but the pilots ejected safely.

Iran test-fires new air-defense missile

11/21/2010

Iran has successfully test-fired a domestically designed air-defense system that has the same capabilities as the Russian-made S-300, a top Iranian military official said on Saturday.

$3.5 Billion Full-Funding Contract Awarded For Fourth Lot Of Lockheed Martin F-35s

11/21/2010

Lockheed Martin has received a $3.5 billion contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense to manufacture 31 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters in the fourth lot of low-rate initial production (LRIP). The contract also funds manufacturing-support equipment, flight test instrumentation and ancillary mission equipment. Including the long-lead funding previously received, the total contract value for LRIP 4 is $3.9 billion.

Boeing Delivers US Navy's 10th C-40A Derivative Aircraft

11/21/2010

Boeing today delivered the 10th C-40A transport/cargo aircraft to the U.S. Navy. The Boeing 737-700 commercial derivative was modified at the company’s Wichita facility for its Navy mission.

Rescue Efforts Conclude for Elmendorf F-22 Pilot

11/19/2010

In the wake of conclusive evidence that the pilot of a crashed F-22 did not eject from his aircraft, search and rescue operations have ceased.

Missing F-22 pilot identified

11/19/2010

The pilot of the F-22 aircraft that crashed Tuesday night has been identified as Capt. Jeffrey Haney, assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron. Capt. Haney’s current status is missing.

Navy buys 19 AESA radar systems from Raytheon to retrofit F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter-bombers

11/19/2010

The U.S. Navy is buying 19 AN/APG-79 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar systems from the Raytheon Co. Space and Airborne Systems segment in El Segundo, Calif., to retrofit F/A-18E/F Super Hornet carrier-based jet fighter-bombers.

Ukraine halts funding of An-70 transport aircraft program

11/19/2010

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry will not fund the joint Russia-Ukraine Antonov An-70 transport aircraft project, the Nezavisimaya Gazeta daily said on Thursday.

Pakistan buys Chinese missiles, eager to purchase more

11/19/2010

Pakistan has bought Chinese missiles and avionics for its 250 JF- 17 Thunder jet fighters, Air Force chief Rao Qamar Suleman said on Thursday.

Russia, India 'likely' to sign 5G fighter contract in December

11/19/2010

Russia and India are highly likely to sign a fifth-generation fighter design contract in December, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said on Thursday.

Boeing, Royal Australian Air Force Complete 1st Year of In-country C-17 Pilot Training

11/19/2010

Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) today announced they have successfully completed the first year of in-country Pilot Initial Qualification (PIQ) training for the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter.

Bidders Await Japanese F-X RFP

11/18/2010

Japan is expected to soon issue a long-awaited request for proposals for its F-X fighter competition, despite a media report that the country has settled on the Lockheed Martin F-35 as a future combat aircraft.

US military deploys upgraded A-10 attack aircraft in S Korea

11/18/2010

The US military has deployed an upgraded A-10 Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft to its base in South Korea.

Iraq vulnerable to air attack in 2012

11/18/2010

Iraq, which has no combat aircraft, will be vulnerable to an air attack for at least a year after American troops leave at the end of 2011, the spokesman for US forces in the country said on Wednesday.

Britain's move on F-35 will not affect US Marines

11/18/2010

Britain's decision to buy a different version of the F-35 fighter jet will not dramatically raise the cost of the aircraft for the US Marine Corps, a military official said Tuesday.

Military says jet wreckage found near Denali National Park; rescuers search for pilot

11/18/2010

Search and rescue aircraft discovered what military officials believed to be the wreckage of a missing Air Force F-22 jet on Wednesday south of Denali National Park in Alaska.

Elmendorf-Richardson F-22 Reported Missing

11/17/2010

According to a news release sent by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the status of the overdue F-22 has been changed to Missing.

Elmendorf-Richardson F-22 Overdue - Search Underway

11/17/2010

A Lockheed-Martin F-22, assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, lost contact with air traffic controllers while on a training mission.

Security Pact Remains U.S.-India Hurdle

11/17/2010

The Indian air force is exploring upgrade options for U.S. military aircraft that will be handed over without key capabilities in the absence of an agreement governing those systems.

“PLA Air Force” becomes highlight at Zhuhai Air Show

11/17/2010

11 types of military aircraft of the PLA Air Force participate in this air show. They are not only fighters in service such as the world renowned J-10 fighter and “Flying Leopard ” fighter-bomber, but the “KJ-200” early warning aircraft praised as “Balance Beam” by military lovers.

Russia, China to address illegal arms production issue

11/17/2010

Russia and China have agreed to resolve the issue of the illegal production of Russian arms in China, a deputy head of Russian arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Tuesday.

Russia ready to sell Su-35 fighter jets to China

11/17/2010

Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Tuesday it was ready to hold talks with China on the delivery of advanced Su-35 fighter aircraft to the Chinese air force.