DefenceTalkRockwell Collins’ Flight2™ avionics system has been selected by the Pakistan Air Force through the Foreign Military Sales Office, Warner Robins, Georgia, for the upgrade of up to 11 C-130E and 5 C-130B aircraft. Rockwell Collins will provide the integrated avionics suite along with training and technical support during installation. Additional support includes consolidated flight […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rockwell-collins-to-upgrade-pakistan-air-force-c-130-69642/

DefenceTalkThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to begin contract negotiations for acquiring 56 Airbus C-295 transport aircraft as replacements for its ageing Avro HS-748 aircraft. According to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, due attention is being paid to all assets of IAF, fighters and transporters included, and that “contract […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-to-acquire-at-least-60-airbus-c-295-transport-aircraft-69611/

DefenceTalkULYANOVSK, Russia: The first flying prototype of the Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A airlifter has passed the initial phase of its factory tests with the Aviastar-SP airframer in Ulyanovsk and been ferried to Zhukovsky where Ilyushin’s test facility is, Aviastar-SP’s press office told TASS. “En route from Ulyanovsk to Zhukovsky, the crew led by Honored Test Pilot, Hero […]https://www.defencetalk.com/il-76md-90as-first-flying-prototype-arrives-at-zhukovsky-for-trials-69311/

DefenceTalkA contingent of Army AH-64 Apache helicopters, delivered by two Air Mobility Command C-5M Super Galaxies, arrived here Feb. 22 in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. OAR is a tangible demonstration of the United States’ commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region, while providing reassurance to NATO allies and regional partners. Through multinational […]https://www.defencetalk.com/usaf-c-5ms-deliver-army-helicopters-to-europe-69274/

DefenceTalkNATO has taken another important step forward to improve its ability to refuel aircraft in mid-air, with three Allies looking to join a European program to acquire new refueling aircraft. Today (16 February 2017), Defence Ministers from Belgium, Germany, and Norway signed a Declaration of Intent to join a European multinational fleet of Airbus tankers, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/allies-join-multinational-fleet-of-tanker-transport-aircraft-69174/

DefenceTalkThe PLA Air Force dispatched various types of military aircraft for far-sea training in the Pacific Ocean twice in September, 2016. In addition to the H-6K long-range bomber that drew close attention, the (AEW&C) aircraft in the formation was also a big surprise. Military expert Wang Mingliang said in an interview with the People’s Daily […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-to-develop-airborne-early-warning-and-control-variant-from-y-20-transport-68340/

DefenceTalkGermany and France announced plans Tuesday to share an air base and transport planes as part of a military shake-up in the wake of Britain’s vote to quit the European Union. The two countries signed an agreement with a view to sharing C-130J Super Hercules military transport planes, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-and-france-to-share-military-facilities-aircraft-68290/

DefenceTalkThe Thai Air Force is looking to procure a new fleet of transport aircraft in near future, an Air Force source said on Friday. Competition for the planned procurement of new transport planes might probably emerge between Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation Y-9 and Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, said the source who spoke on condition of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/thailand-buy-new-transport-planes-replace-c-130h-hercules-68178/

DefenceTalkThe Aviation Industry Corp. of China (AVIC) will promote its new generation aircraft at China’s upcoming aerospace trade show, the aircraft manufacturer said Thursday. The company’s heavy transport aircraft Y-20 and stealth fighter J-31, the major models in the new series, will be demonstrated at the 11th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which opens […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-y-20-transport-aircraft-and-j-31-fighter-jet-to-debut-at-air-show-68134/

DefenceTalkThe advanced Russian-made Ilyushin Il-112V military transport plane is planned to perform the first flight in the summer of 2017, the Voronezh Region administration said. The Voronezh Aircraft Plant (VASO) is the main producer of the Il-112V military transport plane, the administration added. “VASO has already started building the first prototype. The prototype is expected […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russias-il-112v-military-transport-plane-to-perform-first-flight-in-2017-68102/