A $9 billion engine upgrade is set to keep the B-52 bomber flying for nearly a century. The Cold War-era aircraft continues to receive modern updates despite its age.
The B-52 bomber is undergoing a major engine replacement as part of a $9 billion program. This effort aims to modernize the aircraft while preserving its long-standing role in military operations.
Reported by AI Image generated by AI
President Lee Jae Myung hailed the first mass-produced KF-21 fighter jet as a symbol of self-reliant defense during a ceremony on March 25 in Sacheon. He vowed to elevate South Korea to one of the world's top four defense powers. The Air Force plans to deploy 120 jets starting in September after evaluations.
The United States is increasing its military assets across the Middle East as the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with Iran concluded in Geneva. Officials described the talks as constructive, with both sides agreeing to further discussions. The buildup includes aircraft carrier strike groups and numerous warships and aircraft.
Reported by AI
Rolls-Royce has delivered EgyptAir's first Airbus A350-900, powered by Trent XWB-84 engines, as part of the airline's long-haul fleet modernisation programme. This aircraft is the first of 16 A350-900s ordered and will help expand the international network and increase long-haul capacity.
Defense firm Rheinmetall has announced a partnership with Boeing Australia to develop the long-range MQ-28 Ghost Bat combat drone for the Bundeswehr. The Düsseldorf-based company aims to offer it for the planned procurement of a Collaborative Combat Aircraft by 2029. The multi-billion euro contract stems from a secret Bundeswehr tender.
Reported by AI
China’s navy lacks the advanced underwater equipment and operational readiness needed for salvage operations in carrier-based aircraft crashes, a military magazine tied to the country’s largest state-owned shipbuilder has warned. This risks exposing sensitive technology, especially as ongoing construction of advanced carriers extends the PLA Navy’s operational range far beyond China’s coastal waters.
Dax-listed MTU Aero Engines is entering the drone engines market by acquiring Cologne-based startup Aerodesignworks. The company, spun out from DLR in 2011, develops small turbojet engines for the defense sector. CEO Johannes Bussmann outlined the strategic plans to Handelsblatt.
Reported by AI
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed with his British and Italian counterparts in Munich on Friday an agreement to accelerate joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, the government said. In the talks, they shared the view that security in the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions is inseparable.