China’s J-20 Stealth Jets Conduct First Over-the-Sea Combat Training
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DefenceTalkChina’s J-20 stealth fighter jets have begun their first-ever combat training over the ocean, a spokesperson confirmed Wednesday. “It will help the air force better fulfill its sacred duty of safeguarding China’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity,” said Shen Jinke, spokesman for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force. The J-20 is China’s fourth-generation medium […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-j-20-stealth-jets-conduct-first-over-the-sea-combat-training-71677/
China to Unveil Flying Wing Bomber Aircraft
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DefenceTalkChina is likely to soon unveil one of its most anticipated weapons — a new-generation long-range bomber, aviation industry observers said amid disclosure of the plane’s appearance by its developer on Tuesday. Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation’s leading aircraft maker, displayed a front view of what appears to be a flying-wing aircraft concept […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-to-unveil-flying-wing-bomber-aircraft-71674/
Ten MiG-31 Fighter Jets Fitted with Kinzhal Missiles on Test Combat Duty
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DefenceTalkTen MiG-31 fighter jets (NATO reporting name: Foxhound) fitted with the air-launched Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missile are on test combat duty, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said in an interview published on the Zvezda TV channel website on Saturday. “It is a cutting-edge weapon, namely a hypersonic long-range missile capable of overcoming air and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ten-mig-31-fighter-jets-fitted-with-kinzhal-missiles-on-test-combat-duty-71665/
China’s Homegrown Transport Plane Y-20 Conducts 1st Airdrop Drills
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DefenceTalkA screen shot shows the mysterious aircraft featured in a nine-second video by Aviation Industry Corporation on Tuesday. China’s largest domestically-developed transport aircraft, the Y-20, recently conducted its first joint airdrop training with the country’s airborne troops, marking another boost for China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force’s long-range delivery and combat capabilities, PLA air […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-homegrown-transport-plane-y-20-conducts-1st-airdrop-drills-71667/
As US military air crash toll rises, lawmaker calls for probe
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DefenceTalkA senior US lawmaker introduced legislation on Monday (May 7) to create a panel looking into military aviation mishaps, following a string of deadly incidents including one last week that killed nine airmen. The US military has been beset by a series of air accidents and crashes in recent years, and the rise has been […]https://www.defencetalk.com/as-us-military-air-crash-toll-rises-lawmaker-calls-for-probe-71647/
US Approves $1.4Bn Sale of Six C-130Js to Germany
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Germany of three (3) C-130J-30 aircraft and three (3) KC-130J aircraft for an estimated cost of $1.40 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Germany has requested to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-1-4bn-sale-of-six-c-130js-to-germany-71655/
US to drop curbs on drone tech to boost arms sales
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DefenceTalkThe United States dropped some restrictions Thursday on sales of its advanced drones in order to reinforce the armies of its allies and compete with China on the world arms market. President Donald Trump’s White House announced an update to its policy on arms transfers to promote US exports and jobs, and specifically to loosen […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-to-drop-curbs-on-drone-tech-to-boost-arms-sales-71645/
F-35 Completes Most Comprehensive Flight Test Program in Aviation History
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DefenceTalkThe F-35 program has accomplished the final developmental test flight of the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase of the program. “Completing F-35 SDD flight test is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication from the joint government and industry team,” said Vice Adm. Mat Winter, F-35 Program Executive Officer. “Since the first […]https://www.defencetalk.com/f-35-completes-most-comprehensive-flight-test-program-in-aviation-history-71632/
Military Personnel: DOD Needs to Reevaluate Fighter Pilot Workforce Requirements
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DefenceTalkThe Air Force, the Navy, and the Marine Corps had gaps between the actual numbers of fighter pilots and authorizations (i.e. funded positions) in fiscal years (FY) 2013 through 2017. In FY 2017 the Air Force’s gap was the widest at 27 percent of authorizations (see fig. above) and is projected to continue through FY […]https://www.defencetalk.com/military-personnel-dod-needs-to-reevaluate-fighter-pilot-workforce-requirements-71626/
United States Air Force B-52 Bombers arrive in Darwin
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DefenceTalkA number of United States Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress Bombers have arrived at RAAF Darwin to participate in Enhanced Air Cooperation. RAAF Base Darwin is hosting the bombers while they take part in training activities with the Australian Defence Force in designated military airspace near RAAF Base Williamtown until early April. Enhanced Air Cooperation […]https://www.defencetalk.com/united-states-air-force-b-52-bombers-arrive-in-darwin-71603/