The proposal based on the Defiant X concept offers a “low-risk, transformational capability that delivers on an Army critical modernization priority,” according to a joint statement released by the companies.
GE said Sept. 7 that it has begun tests of a second, full-scale, flight-weight XA100 three-stream adaptive combat engine, following evaluation of the first prototype earlier this year.
Jean-Brice Dumont, the newly appointed head of Airbus Military Aircraft, said several other sales campaigns for the four-engined airlifter were not far from conclusion.
General Atomics’ SkyGuardian medium-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed air system has flown from the UK into the Netherlands airspace as part of a series of demonstration flights.
Nigeria’s Air Force has inducted the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano as the country strengthens its air arm to fight against the growing threat of Islamic extremists in West Africa.
The historic Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as “Doc” is back home in Wichita and preparing to launch its 2021 fall tour following engine troubles that arose on its flight to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July.
A newly upgraded Republic of China Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16B was involved in a runway excursion incident on Aug. 31 while preparing for the high-profile Han Kuang war games.
A joint statement, issued by the three countries, said the signing of the latest agreement “confirms the commitment of Germany, Spain and France to the development of a new generation combat aviation [system] capable of facing future threats and challenges.”
Nigeria has signed up to purchase Fighter Attack versions of the Leonardo M-346 jet trainer, an official with the country’s air force confirmed in a TV interview.
Finalists in a U.S. Air Force challenge to identify potential high-speed vertical-takeoff-and-landing concepts for special operation missions are expected to be announced by the end of September.
