DefenceTalkDefenceTalkWRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio: The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI) and DZYNE Technologies Incorporated resumed flight testing of the ROBOpilot unmanned air platform and completed a successful fourth flight test September 24 at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, during which ROBOpilot flew for approximately 2.2 hours, completing all test objectives. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/robopilot-unmanned-air-platform-returns-to-flight-76404/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkTINKER AIR FORCE BASE: An eight-year project to install the Integrated Battle Station, or IBS, on the B-1B Lancer fleet has been completed ahead of schedule. Sixty aircraft went through the modification process that began in late 2012 and was completed this month. The IBS was developed as three separate modifications: Fully Integrated Data Link, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/b-1b-integrated-battle-station-modification-completed-76397/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkIndia’s new French Rafale jets have flown “familiarisation” flights above the border region contested with China where a deadly clash between soldiers from the nuclear-armed neighbours took place in June, an official told AFP Monday. The first five planes of a $9.4 billion order for 36 Rafale aircraft were formally commissioned on September 10, with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-tests-new-french-fighter-jets-in-skies-near-china-border-76373/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkFrance is confident that a deal on developing a joint European military drone project will be signed this year, after the conclusion of tough price negotiations with manufacturers, the defence ministry said Wednesday. “A few small details” still need to be worked out, but “we’re rather optimistic about this project,” an official in Defence Minister […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-sees-joint-european-drone-project-launched-this-year-76353/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkUS President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would have “no problem” selling advanced F-35 warplanes to the United Arab Emirates, despite objections from close ally Israel. “I personally would have no problem with it,” he said on Fox News. “I would have no problem in selling them the F-35.” Trump, who will oversee the signing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/trump-says-he-has-no-problem-selling-uae-advanced-f-35-fighter-jets-76333/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkToday, Sweden submitted its proposal of 12 new Gripen C/D fighter aircraft to Croatia. Representatives of the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) and the Swedish Embassy in Croatia submitted the government-to-government proposal of 12 new Gripen C/D fighter aircraft to the Croatian authorities. Parallel to Sweden’s proposal, Saab is offering a tailored made strategic cooperation […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sweden-offers-gripen-fighter-jets-to-croatia-76316/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkChina has called off its biennial airshow due to the coronavirus, a further blow to a global aviation industry heavily disrupted by the pandemic. The show, scheduled to take place in the southern coastal city of Zhuhai from November 10, was set to feature major companies such as Boeing. But China remains closed off to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-biggest-airshow-cancelled-for-first-time-over-pandemic-76296/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkA latest variation of China’s KJ-500 airborne early warning and control system (AWACS), equipped with a probe that can allow the plane to receive aerial refueling and greatly extend its range and endurance, was recently spotted at a naval aviation regiment base under the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command. Amid frequent US military […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-new-awacs-ready-for-south-china-sea-missions-76282/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe new contract will secure over 600 jobs and make sure the UK remains at the forefront of radar technology development. The RAF is also one step closer in bringing its ORCUS technology into force, which can jam radio signals from drones and has already been successfully deployed during drone sightings at airports. Confirming the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/counter-drone-tech-and-state-of-the-art-radar-for-the-raf-typhoons-76259/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkUnited States Air Force B-1B Lancers and B-2 Spirit bombers have recently participated in a combined United States-Australia exercise in the Northern Territory. The B1-B and B-2 aircraft flew from Guam and Diego Garcia respectively, and operated over Delamere, Bradshaw and Mount Bundey training areas during August. The activity saw the United States aircraft integrate […]https://www.defencetalk.com/united-states-b-1b-bomber-training-in-the-australian-top-end-76268/