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Aerospace procurement, policy and technology news from around the world.
Swiss considering F-35 amid plan for 40 new jets
September 18 by Georg MaderSwiss authorities are conducting the first step in relaunching their fighter acquisition programme since the 2014 referendum scuppered the last effort, with the F-35 likely to be under serious conside...
Military flight training: Global survey
September 08 by Defence IQ PressWith fifth-generation fighter aircraft and an array of new transport platforms entering into services worldwide, it goes without saying that advanced military flight training remains a tri-service pr...
World Fighter Aircraft Market Report
August 17 by Defence IQ PressUpdated annually, Defence IQ’s World Fighter Aircraft Market Report provides an overview of the key international fighter aircraft developments and nation-by-nation inventories.
Lockheed Martin hints at hypersonic aircraft and 6th-gen capabilities
July 31 by Defence IQ PressLockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs division lifts the lid on the secretive, future technology being developed for fighter aircraft behind closed doors.
Lockheed Martin hints at hypersonic aircraft and 6th-gen capabilities
July 31 by Defence IQ PressLockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs division lifts the lid on the secretive, future technology being developed for fighter aircraft behind closed doors.
Don't Ignore the Unexpected, It's the Richest Source of Innovation
July 24 by Defence IQ DigitalWouldn’t it be incredible if a genie would arise from a magic lamp and reveal the richest source of innovation for profitability in whatever you do? With just one such innovation you could make a fort...
Aero Vodochody CEO talks tough on jet trainer market
July 14 by Georg MaderWith new Italian leadership at the controls, the CEO of Czech jet manufacturer Aero Vodochody tells Defence IQ the company will return to the trainer market as a force to be reckoned with.
What Is Your Leadership Battle Cry?
July 10 by Defence IQ DigitalPut on a great show. Be the consummate professional. Learn to keep developing your ability to perform, so you can get even better than you are today. If you love what you do, a great coach might even...
Saudi National Guard Helicopter Capability Development
July 10 by Defence IQ PressMajor General Frank M. Muth, Program Manager FMS, U.S. Army, talks through the process and progress in building a brand new helicopter capability for the Saudi National Guard, from planning to executi...
Bulgaria's MiGs put procurement under the lens
June 29 by T. MagillBulgaria’s Defence Ministry has promised to speed up the procurement process for spare parts and maintenance needs to remedy ongoing problems with its fleet of MiG fighters as it begins to explore new...
Royal Canadian Air Force Future Training Model
June 20 by Defence IQ PressDefence IQ spoke with Brigadier General Michel Lalumière, Director Force Development, Royal Canadian Air Force, to explore the RCAF’s future pilot training and simulation strategies.
Gulfstream ‘adaptability’ benefiting special missions
June 05 by Defence IQ PressWhile commercial aircraft have long been employed to carry out ISR tasks, preference among many governments and militaries is to veer away from conventional large jet airliners or small prop-planes. I...