Reuben F. Johnson

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Aircraft

China’s Fighter Goals Soar on the Wings of the Dragon

China's military aircraft push new technical boundaries
Shenyang J-35
Security

Amid Conflict, Israel Projects Minimal Presence at Dubai

IAI, Rafael and Elbit built exhibits but few representatives appeared
Israel Aerospace Industries at Dubai Airshow
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Edge Group Provides 'One Stop Shopping' for Defense Systems

Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate a key element of 'Make in the UAE' initiative
Edge Group's QX series of uncrewed air vehicles
Aircraft

The Search for Stealth: Where Can Gulf States Buy Radar-evading Fighters?

Stealthy fighter jets remain on Arab nations’ wishlist
KAI KF-21 model at LIMA
Aircraft

Iranian Su-35 Fighter Deal Could Prompt Gulf Defense Rethink

Gulf states' adversary is reported to be shopping for 24 new generation Russian combat jets
Houthi missile, rocket and drone attacks in the Gulf region
Aircraft

Dassault Rafale Is Gulf Region’s Best-selling Fighter Jet

‘Late bloomer’ now ubiquitous in Middle East
Dassault Rafale landing on carrier
Aircraft

AI Drives Technology for Raytheon Intelligent Sensing

Raytheon’s RAIVEN offers pilots faster and more precise threat identification.
 Raytheon Raiven
Aircraft

Sikorsky Black Hawk: 21st Century Chapter in PZL Mielec's Storied History

Poland’s PZL Mielec not only builds the Sikorsky Black Hawk, but it serves as a major supplier to Lockheed Martin’s F-16 program.
A pair of Sikorsky Black Hawks grace the tarmac outside PZL Mielec's factory in Poland.
Engines

With the Adaptive-cycle Engine, 'The Great Engine War' Resumes

GE and Pratt & Whitney are fighting for a place on the USAF Next Generation Air Dominance fighter.
GE XA100 engine
Aircraft

Rapid Dragon: A Game-changer in Stand-Off Weapons Delivery

A program between the U.S. defense industry and several military customers called Rapid Dragon allows for delivery of munitions from non-combat aircraft.
A standard cargo version of the Palletized Munition Deployment System drops from a C-17A. (Photo: Air Force Research Laboratories)
Aircraft

U.S. Radar Firms Offering Next-Gen AESA Designs

Raytheon, Northrup Grumman introduce AESA for fifth-generation fighters and earlier iterations.
The PhantomStrike AESA's light weight helps make it an ideal rardar for the KAI F-50. (Image: Raytheon)
Aircraft

Eurofighter Tranche 4 Offers New Tech and Retrofit Capabilities

The quest for Eurofighter relevance until the European next-gen fighter programs enter production keeps partners busy upgrading systems for retrofit.
Eurofighter
Aircraft

PLA Exercises Raise Further Fears of a Chinese Attack on Taiwan

The People’s Republic of China is intensifying intimidation of its island neighbor Taiwan.
Ground crew work on the third prototype of the Shenyang J-35 twin-engine fighter at Shenyang Aircraft Works in Northern China
Aircraft

Embraer Defense & Security Eyes European Expansion

Several important achievements for Embraer this year included receipt of the Final Type Certificate for the C-390 Millennium.
Saab Gripen F-39E
Aircraft

Russian Aerospace Forces a Shadow of Former Self

Ukrainian defenses are exposing weaknesses in Russia’s air power.
Su-30SM-1
Aircraft

U.S., European Defense Suppliers Play Critical Role in Ukraine

Upgrading aging Russian jets with Western hardware is now making a difference in the air war in Ukraine.
PSU F-16-02
Aircraft

China’s PLAAF: On Multiple Tracks To Become A Modern Force

Russian derivatives form the basis of China’s aspirations to join the world’s top producers of fighter aircraft.
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Aircraft

China’s March To Challenge U.S. Navy Shortens

Beijing has shortened development timelines by acquiring U.S. and Russian carrier aviation technology.
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Aircraft

Covid, Sanctions Take Toll on Russia’s Defense Electronics Firms

Russia’s defense industry has been crippled by supply-chain disruptions and Western sanctions.
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Aircraft

Russia Shifting Priorities to New Fighter Designs

The Russian defense industry looks to move beyond upgrades and derivatives of the Su-27 and MiG-29.
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Aircraft

Russia Signals Ambition To Overturn UAE F-35 Sale

The new single-engine “Checkmate” fighter appears for the first time outside Russia at Dubai 2021.
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Diehl Unveils Adaptive Missile Innovations At Singapore

Diehl Defence is highlighting its adaptive missile solutions at the 2020 Singapore Airshow.
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Aircraft

PLAAF Senior Pilot Reveals Poor Performance in Joint Exercise With RTAF

A report details the performance of PLAAF aircraft in Falcon Strike 2015.
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Aircraft

India Prepares For New Fighter Tender

Rafales are now being delivered but there are still holes and problems with the procurement cycle.
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Maintenance and Modifications

BARP Offers Services for New and Older Russian Fighters

Belarus Aircraft Repair Plant No. 558 enjoys a competitive advantage in the servicing of Russia-built aircraft.
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Aircraft

Ukraine Defense Aims To Thrive Against Odds

Ukraine has been hitting the headlines again recently but it still remains vulnerable to Russia, so is trying to bolster its defenses.
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Aircraft

Catic Caters to Customers with Full Line of Fighters

China's Catic has pursued new military aircraft programs based on increasingly advanced technology.
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Aircraft

Russia’s Aerospace Sector May Be Headed For Consolidation

Folding Russian Helicopters into the OAK structure to form one single entity is a possibility.
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Accidents

Ukraine International Airlines Demands Full Investigation Into Iran 737 Shootdown

Ukraine International Airlines executives held a press conference to address Iran’s culpability in the shootdown of Flight PS752.
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Elettronica Offers Next-Gen EW System For Europe, Asia

Four companies have teamed to develop the “Praetorian Evolution" of the Eurofighter.
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