Back to basics: Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes
The Army is preparing to sunset its Lakota helicopter as its primary basic trainer while bringing on an entirely new approach to its aviator schoolhouse.
By Jen Judson
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TUSAŞ and Airbus team up on jet trainer pitch for Spanish Air Force
The partnership aims to combine Airbus’s experience in aircraft design, production and training with TUSAŞ’s Hürjet jet trainer.
Pressure mounts on UK defense chief over pick of Boeing surveillance plane
Saab is crying foul over the British Defence Ministry's claim that only U.S. defense contractor Boeing can ensure problem-free fielding of a new aircraft fleet for early warning.
Lawmaker accuses British defense minister of Boeing favoritism
Britain’s defense secretary was prepared to talk to lawmakers about a NATO summit, but instead found himself being interrogated about a potential aircraft purchase.
Are second thoughts creeping up in French-Italian shipbuilders’ wedding?
Paris is said to be uneasy about a cross-shareholding scheme between Naval Group and Fincantieri.
By Pierre Tran
Thailand orders more Airbus helos
They will join the six helicopters already in service with the Royal Thai Air Force, with another two H225Ms ordered in 2016 due to be received by Thailand later this year.
By Mike Yeo
France wants to buy Airbus tankers sooner
A further three units will be ordered to bring the total fleet to 15 in the following years, the ministry added.
By Pierre Tran
Defective rotor parts from Airbus blamed for fatal South Korean helicopter crash
An interim report from a joint investigation into a fatal crash of a South Korean Marine Corps helicopter indicates that defects in the main rotor mast likely caused the accident, according to military sources.
By Jeff Jeong
Singapore receives new Airbus tankers to replace Boeing aircraft
Airbus says the new-generation A330 MRTT will extend the endurance of Singapore's fighter aircraft.
By Mike Yeo
US Navy’s focus on rapid acquisition is opening up opportunities for Europe
The U.S. Navy intends to get much bigger, and that has meant new openings for European companies in the U.S. defense market.
By David B. Larter
Thanks to inflation, Airbus takes major financial hit, again, on largest military program
The structure of the contract with a group of European allies places heavy burden on the company.
By Pierre Tran
France makes progress on refitting submarine for M51 missiles
The overhaul and refit required the hull to be split open and new silos installed for the M51 missile.
By Pierre Tran