DefenceTalkDefenceTalkSeven companies representing the breadth of innovation across the UK have signed agreements to progress opportunities to work on future combat air concepts and underpinning technologies across Team Tempest. The companies involved include Bombardier Belfast, Collins Aerospace in the UK, GE Aviation UK, GKN Aerospace, Martin-Baker, QinetiQ, and Thales UK. This is the first phase […]https://www.defencetalk.com/future-combat-air-continues-to-drive-economic-advance-across-the-uk-75949/

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah: The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th FW conducted a combat power exercise here Jan. 6, launching 52 F-35A Lightning IIs in rapid succession. The fighter wings are home to 78 aircraft. As the Air Force’s only combat-capable F-35A units, the wings must be prepared to launch any […]

DefenceTalkEurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH CEO, Volker Paltzo, confirmed that an enhanced Eurofighter Typhoon would form a core part of any European future combat air system (FCAS), working hand in hand with any future European fighter programme – manned or unmanned. Speaking during Farnborough International Air Show, Volker Paltzo said: “Eurofighter Typhoon is the benchmark for European […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-will-be-natural-bridge-to-european-fcas-71743/

DefenceTalkThe Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed to Guam to participate in Exercise Cope North 2017—a high end air combat and humanitarian assistance exercise. Up to 12 F/A-18A Hornets from Number 3 Squadron at RAAF Williamtown have all been assigned to Exercise Cope North and will be operating alongside aircraft from the United States […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raaf-to-test-skills-in-high-end-air-warfare-exercise-69269/

DefenceTalkRoyal Air Force aggressor pilots based at RAF Leeming have been training NATO partners in UK air combat techniques as part of a two week exercise in Slovakia. The exercise, Ex SLOVAK HAWK III, involved air combat instructors from Number 100 Squadron providing training to an experienced instructor pilot from the Slovak Air Force. Operating […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raf-leeming-hawk-squadron-provides-air-combat-training-in-slovakia-68136/

DefenceTalkGen. Hawk Carlisle, the Air Combat Command commander, discussed the importance of air superiority and the need to assure it by modernizing the combat air force during a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee in Washington, D.C., July 13. This is the second of two hearings where ACC […]https://www.defencetalk.com/air-dominance-and-the-critical-role-of-fifth-generation-fighters-67836/

DefenceTalkPrime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Defence Stephen Smith today announced the steps the Government has taken to strengthen Australia’s air combat capability. The 2013 Defence White Paper highlights the strategic importance of a potent and flexible air combat capability to control Australia’s air approaches and support operations in the land, sea and air […]https://www.defencetalk.com/2013-defence-white-paper-australian-air-combat-capability-47662/

DefenceTalkThe Air Force told Congress yesterday the budget sequester will lead to a marked decrease in force readiness by October, including reduced flying hours and unit stand-downs which will in turn lead to long-term degradation of combat readiness. In a joint statement submitted to the committee, Lt. Gen. Burton M. Field, the Air Force’s deputy […]https://www.defencetalk.com/services-outline-air-combat-assets-in-light-of-budget-cuts-47532/

DefenceTalkA few months after the D-Day invasion in June 1944, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower surveyed the Normandy beaches with his son. “You’d never get away with this if you didn’t have air supremacy,” then 2nd Lt. John Eisenhower told his father. “Without air supremacy,” the elder Eisenhower replied, “I wouldn’t be here.” The United States […]https://www.defencetalk.com/air-superiority-advantage-over-enemy-skies-for-60-years-47489/

DefenceTalkAir Force officials will begin to stand down active-duty combat units starting April 9 to ensure the remaining units supporting worldwide operations can maintain sufficient readiness through the remainder of the fiscal year. The stand down is the result of cuts to Air Combat Command’s operations and maintenance account, which must be implemented in part […]https://www.defencetalk.com/air-combat-command-stands-down-units-due-to-budget-cuts-47421/