Greg Waldron

The new Deep Maintenance Modification Facility will support readiness of the Boeing P-8A Poseidons in service with Australia and partner nations. Australia has opened a new Deep Maintenance Modification Facility (DMMF) at RAAF base Edinburgh for the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The location represents an investment of A$200 million and will support P-8As

Poland aims to operate a total of 32 F-35As from two bases. Poland has marked the arrival of its first three Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters at a local air base. “This is a great day for Poland, the Polish armed forces, for the air force,” says deputy prime minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. On 23 May, the

The Marine Attack Helicopter will provide firepower to South Korean marines, including an air-to-air capability. The Korea Aerospace Industries Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) is entering its final development phase following an extensive test campaign. The locally-developed helicopter has undergone a range of operational tests including the live firing of air-to-air missiles, says Seoul’s Defense Acquisition

New engine will support intense electricity needs of CCAs. Hanwha Aerospace and the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) will jointly develop a new turbofan engine suitable for collaborative combat aircraft and other uncrewed aircraft. The engine will be in the 4,500lb (20kN) thrust category and will be developed by 2029, says Hanwha. It will feature a

Arrival of the last P-8A brings Canberra’s Poseidon fleet to 14 aircraft, as Bombardier announces that the Global 6500 will support the Australian Border Force. The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its fourth and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. “The P‑8A Poseidon fleet is a critical capability that underpins our

Steve Parker has spent nearly two years stabilising Boeing's defence business. He says the hard work is paying off. After nearly two years leading Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Steve Parker says that key focus areas are customers and programme execution, and that keeping abreast of the details is essential. “I set the vision

With Germany in discussions and Australia deepening its commitment, Boeing defence chief Steve Parker says the MQ-28 Ghost Bat is proving its maturity — as the MQ-25 uncrewed tanker moves toward low-rate production after the successful sortie of the first production aircraft. The head of Boeing’s defence business feels that the customisable nature of the

The company aims to boost production of its F-15EX fighter as new generation of the iconic type enjoys resurgent demand. Boeing defence chief Steve Parker feels that US Air Force (USAF) demand for the F-15EX could go beyond current fleet plans. Demand for the updated version of the F-15 has proven sufficiently strong that Boeing’s

New helicopters will boost Wellington’s naval warfare capabilities and improve commonality with key allies. The US government has cleared the possible sale of five Sikorsky MH-60R naval warfare helicopters to New Zealand. The $2.5 billion Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case covers the helicopters as well as a broad range of related equipment and services, according…

A Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber has conducted a successful live-fire test with the Lockheed Martin AGM-158C LRASM (Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile).