US Navy’s aviation future
Two aviation companies under contract to develop armed, unmanned aircraft and control systems for the U.S. Navy teased what they are working on this...
Black Hawk up – uncrewed
Flying helicopters in contested environments is becoming increasingly hazardous, particularly as modern air defenses and electronic warfare systems grow more advanced. Traditional crewed operations...
Race to recover sunken aircraft
The US Navy is trying to recover two aircraft from the bottom of the South China Sea that US experts say could yield sensitive...
Strife with RN’s carrier jets
By Tom Sharpe*
It’s hard to find good news stories about the UK’s F-35B fighter jet these days. I keep looking because I believe the...
RAAF creates second MPA squadron
On 17 October it was announced that the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has re-established its No. 12 Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh in...
Chinese jets intercept Japanese P-3C Orions
China’s unprecedented deployment of two aircraft carrier groups this summer provided Japanese surveillance aircraft with a wealth of information about the ships, a Japanese...
NZ Navy to buy Seahawk helicopters
New Zealand has selected the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk and the Airbus A321XLR as its future naval helicopter and transport aircraft respectively, the New...
NZ to acquire new aircraft
Seahawk helicopters and Airbus aircraft are set to replace ageing New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) aircraft in the first major investment decisions to be...
The benefits of naval airborne autonomy
Recently, the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group deployed alongside the Italian aircraft carrier Cavour, cutting a commanding silhouette through the Mediterranean, UK Defence Journal reports.
The...
Jets in tight formation
A UK F-35B Lightning II from 617 Squadron and a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet were photographed flying in close formation over HMS Prince...