March 2024 news

Defense Aviation and Aerospace Industry
 

Germany will receive the complete CH-47F fleet over the next eight years

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Germany is set to receive its complete CH-47F fleet within the next eight years. The German Ministry of Defense announced the acquisition of the CH-47F Chinook for 5.2 billion euros on June 1, 2022. These heavy-lift helicopters are intended to replace the aging fleet of CH-53G helicopters, which are nearing 50 years of service. The German Air Force expects to receive its first Boeing CH-47F Block II helicopter in 2027, with all 60 aircraft to be delivered by 2032.

Andersen Air Force Base spearheads training program for hypersonic weapon systems

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Boeing B-52H Stratofortress crew members from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron underwent specialized training in hypersonic weapons at Anderson Air Base, Guam, on February 27, 2024.

China's Naval Force showcases rare Gaoxin-8 EW aircraft with advanced low observable coating

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According to a report from China Arms, the Northern Theater Command's Navy aviation force in China recently conducted flight training involving several aircraft. These exercises focused on anti-ship assault and group confrontation, aiming to enhance the force's capabilities in aerial information warfare. A highlight of the training was the participation of the Gaoxin-8 Integrated Electronic Warfare Aircraft, a seldom-seen asset of the Navy.

Canada and Germany to receive Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft

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On February 29, 2024, Boeing was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy valued at $3.4 billion for the production of 17 P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft. This order includes 14 aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and three for the German Navy, indicating the continued trust in the P-8 Poseidon's capabilities and its expanding global role.

GA-ASI’s XQ-67A OBSS Off-Board Sensing Station completes first flight

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) for the first time on Feb. 28, 2024. OBSS is an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) program and GA-ASI was selected in 2021 to design, build and fly the new aircraft.

Russia to restart A-50 AWACS aircraft production due to significant losses in Ukraine

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As reported by TASS on February 29, 2024, the Russian state corporation Rostec is planning to restart the production of the A-50 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, as announced by Sergei Chemezov, the corporation's head. This initiative responds to the needs of the Russian Armed Forces and the aircraft's history in the export market. The A-50 is primarily utilized for its surveillance capabilities, providing essential data for command and control in military operations.

Slovak Air Force receives first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighter jets

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In a ceremony held on February 29 at Lockheed Martin's Greenville facility, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic, Robert Kaliňák, along with esteemed delegates from the United States and Slovakia, commemorated the delivery of Slovakia's first two F-16 Block 70 aircraft. This event marks a new era in European air defense, underscoring the deepening partnership between the two allied nations. F-16 Block 70 fighter jets will help the Slovak Republic to once again ensure the protection of its airspace with its own capacities.

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