DefenceTalkBoeing and Saab AB have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a new advanced, cost-efficient T-X Family of Systems training solution for the upcoming competition to replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging T-38 aircrew training system. The JDA, with Boeing as the prime contractor and Saab AB as primary partner, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-saab-team-up-in-joint-bid-for-t-x-trainer-49850/

DefenceTalkThe Navy’s newest maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon, has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) after the first two P-8A Poseidons departed for deployment Nov. 29. This announcement comes weeks after the completion of the Operational Readiness Evaluation of the first deploying P-8A Poseidon squadron and the commander of Patrol and Reconnaissance Group […]https://www.defencetalk.com/p-8a-aircraft-program-achieves-initial-operational-capability-49787/

DefenceTalkAs anti-aircraft shoulder missiles fall into the hands of terrorist organizations and guerrilla groups around the world and threaten a variety of planes, aircraft defense systems are constantly being developed. Until now, what has the solution to this threat been? How can laser beams help? And what solutions are on the horizon? As anti-aircraft shoulder […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-developing-windbreaker-for-aircraft-protection-49629/

DefenceTalkThe B-52 Stratofortress will soon receive a software upgrade that will keep the aircraft at the forefront of the U.S. strategic bomber fleet. As new equipment and advanced weapons are added to the B-52 fleet, the B-52 Software Block (BSB) upgrades allow the aircraft to utilize the full potential of those new and improved systems. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/software-update-keeps-b-52-at-forefront-of-bomber-fleet-49120/

DefenceTalkThe bid of startup company, AVX Aircraft Corporation, took many by surprise when it announced plans to participate in the Joint Multi-Role (JMR) predecessor to the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program. The newly formed company has sky-high hopes of being selected to build technology demonstrators and eventually win the JMR/FVL program. AVX is against the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/avx-aircraft-corporation-taking-down-the-defense-establishment-48567/

DefenceTalkAfter an extensive testing period, the U.S. Navy announced July 1 in an Initial Operational Test and Evaluation report that its new patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, P-8A Poseidon, was found “operationally effective, operationally suitable, and ready for fleet introduction.” “This milestone and accomplishment is possible due to the great team of individuals who worked diligently […]https://www.defencetalk.com/p-8a-passes-initial-operational-test-and-evaluation-48320/

DefenceTalkAfter approximately six minutes of flight time, one of NAVAIR’s test aircraft successfully launched a Harpoon missile during a live fire event June 24 in California at the Navy’s Point Mugu Sea Test Range and scored a direct hit on a Low Cost Modular Target. Completing only one practice dry run, a P-8A Poseidon from […]https://www.defencetalk.com/p-8a-poseidon-fires-harpoon-hits-mark-48322/

DefenceTalkThe first A400M Full Flight Simulator (FFS) designed and built by Thales for Airbus Military received European Aviation Safety Agency’s qualification for training on the 7 June at Airbus Military International Training Centre in Seville. This qualification is a key enabling milestone that allows Airbus Military to start to train A400M flight crews for their […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-thales-a400m-full-flight-simulator-ready-for-training-48185/

DefenceTalkThe United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) of Russia will be participating at the 50th Anniversary Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France (17-23 June, 2013), where its Su-35C advanced multirole jet fighter will make its world premiere. The best of Russian military aviation will be also represented by UAC’s Yak-130 combat trainer jet and civil aviation […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russias-uac-at-paris-air-show-48104/

DefenceTalkThe Boeing X-48C research aircraft flew for the 30th and final time April 9, marking the successful completion of an eight-month flight-test program to explore and further validate the aerodynamic characteristics of the Blended Wing Body design concept. All 30 flights were conducted at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center. The X-48C typically flew for approximately […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-x-48c-blended-wing-body-research-aircraft-completes-flight-testing-47481/