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David Donald
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
First Flight for Leonardo's Falco Xplorer UAV
At around twice the size of earlier Falco platforms, the Xplorer is a high-end tactical ISR system with all its major elements created in-house.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Gremlins Air Vehicle Takes Flight
Dynetics performed the first free flight test of its X-61A Gremlins air-launched, air-recoverable UAS in November 2019.
Aircraft
Dassault and Thales Awarded Archange Contract
The French government has ordered the first two Falcon-based platforms to replace aging Transall Gabriels in the Sigint-gathering role.
Aircraft
Finland’s Multi-role Fighter Challenge Gets Under Way
Over the course of January and February the Finnish air force is evaluating the five contenders for its Hornet replacement program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Marshall Lands Kuwait KC-130 Support Contract
The Cambridge-based MRO specialist continues to deepen its involvement in worldwide C-130 sustainment activities.
Aircraft
First F-35A Base Achieves Full Warfighting Capability
Hill AFB in Utah is the first operational U.S. Air Force base to receive its full complement of Lockheed Martin F-35As.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airbus Teams with Aston Martin on Special-edition ACH130
Airbus Corporate Helicopters revealed its ACH130 Aston Martin Edition at Courchevel in the French alpine skiing region.
Aircraft
F-35 Deliveries Exceed 2019 Target
2019 saw a considerable ramp in F-35 production compared with 2018 as the program works towards hitting its peak delivery rate in 2023.
Rotorcraft
U.S. Air Force Welcomes the Grey Wolf
Boeing and Leonardo are supplying the MH-139A under a rapid acquisition program to replace aging Bell UH-1N Twin Hueys.
Aircraft
Burkina Faso and Ireland Sign Up for C295
Although the orders only cover three aircraft, the addition of Burkina Faso and Ireland brings the total number of C295 operators to 33.
Rotorcraft
Special Forces Training Center Opens in Croatia
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia have opened a center to train helicopter crews tasked with supporting special forces.
Aircraft
First Modified MV-22 Osprey Delivered
Bell and Boeing are upgrading older Marine Corps Ospreys to increase commonality across the fleet.
Rotorcraft
MD/Elbit Team for MD 530G; More MD 530Fs for Afghanistan
Adding the Elbit Integrated Weapons System turns the MD 530G Block II into a potent light attack platform with advanced targeting capabilities.
Aircraft
First Gripen E for Sweden Flies
With the flight of the first series aircraft for Sweden, Saab now has five Gripen Es in the air, including one destined for the Brazilian air force.
Aircraft
Spain Selects PC-21 for Training Requirement
Spain’s Ejército del Aire is joining a growing group of air arms that are replacing jet trainers with high-performance turboprops.
Aircraft
Dubai 2019: More A330s and GlobalEyes for the UAE
The UAE brought the Dubai Airshow to a close with announcements that it wants to buy more tanker/transports and AEW/ISR aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
China Shows Armed Rotary-wing UAS
The U8EW UAS can be employed for a range of battlefield missions, including reconnaissance and precision attack.
Aircraft
C-390 Gets New Name and a New Joint Venture
Boeing and Embraer are launching a joint venture to handle business for the newly renamed C-390 Millennium tanker/transport.
Aircraft
Civilian Hercules Gains Certification
FAA approval has paved the way for delivery of the first LM-100J to launch customer Pallas Aviation early next year.
Aircraft
UAE Signs Up for Mirage Upgrade
Having first signaled that it would upgrade its Mirage 2000 fleet, the UAE has concluded its negotiations with Dassault Aviation.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Skydweller Launches with Leonardo Investment
With Leonardo 's assistance, Skydweller Aero is developing an unmanned long-endurance solar-powered platform based on the Solar Impulse 2 aircraft.
Aircraft
Collins Avionics at Heart of New-generation C295
Airbus Defence and Space is introducing a range of improvements to the C295 medium utility transport, including Pro Line Fusion avionics.
BAE Systems Lands Further Missile Warning Contracts
BAE's AAR-57 is a widely deployed self-protection system for transports and helicopters. Several nations, including the UAE, are buying more.
Avionics
Collins Aerospace Launches Wide-area Display
The Collins Aerospace MFD-4820 is an 8- by 20-inch touchscreen display that is aimed at both new aircraft types and the retrofit market.
Maintenance and Modifications
First Challenger Ready for UAE ISR Modification
Aquila Aerospace is modifying two Challenger 650s to answer a UAE Air Force requirement for reconnaissance platforms.
Rotorcraft
Mi-38 Makes International Debut
The Russian Helicopters Mi-38 utility transport aims to become the modern replacement for the long-lived and highly popular Mi-8/17 series.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell and S&K Launch FMS Support Service
Honeywell and S&K Logsitics Services have joined forces to provide worldwide support for defense equipment bought through FMS channels.
Aircraft
GlobalEye Goes Public with Dubai Debut
The UAE’s new Saab GlobalEye multi-role surveillance platform is due to enter service some time next year.
Aircraft
A330 MRTT Automatic Refueling To Go Live in 2021
Some 41 of 60 Airbus A330 MRTTs ordered by 13 nations are now in service. Automatic refueling tests were carried out using an Australian MRTT.
Rotorcraft
Airbus H160M on Course for 2026 Service Entry
France intends to acquire 169 H160Ms for the HIL program, comprising 80 for the army, 49 for the navy, and 40 for the air force.
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