Greg Waldron
Greg Waldron is the Defence Managing Editor at FlightGlobal, leading the publication’s global defence coverage. Based in the Asia-Pacific, he has reported extensively on the rise of Chinese airpower and broader airpower developments across the region and worldwide. Since joining FlightGlobal in 2009, Waldron has received multiple journalism accolades, including the 2023 Aerospace Reporter of the Year award. Prior to this, he worked as a freelance writer covering a wide range of topics—including aviation, finance, healthcare, and travel—and began his career reporting on Asia-Pacific stock markets for a major newswire.
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NewsUSA clears AIM-120, AIM-9X missile sales to Turkey
The US government has cleared the potential sale of Raytheon AIM-120C-8 and AIM-9X air-to-to air missiles to Turkey.
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The US government has cleared the possible sale of six Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters to the United Arab Emirates.
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More details have emerged about the role of the AVIC/Shenyang J-35A in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
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The aerospace units of major Japanese industrial groups Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, IHI, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries enjoyed revenue and operating profit growth for the 2024 financial year ended 31 March.
NewsNew Delhi says all pilots back home, alludes to aircraft losses
India’s air force states that all pilots have “returned safely” after an apparent air battle on the night of 6-7 May but suggests that aircraft were lost.
AnalysisAwkward discrepancies in Indian Rafale shootdown image
The fog of war is alive as well in the aerial clash between India and Pakistan, with nebulous imagery swamping social media, exacerbated by limited comments from authorities.
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Lockheed Martin is upbeat on the prospects for the F-16 in Manila’s long-running quest to obtain new fighter aircraft.
NewsUS Navy launches solid-fuel ramjet from target drone
The US Navy has successfully launched a Solid Fuel Integral Rocket Ramjet from an unmanned target drone.
AnalysisIndia’s Rafales deliver message to Pakistan, but leave room for de-escalation
India has used its Dassault Aviation Rafale fighters in combat for the first time, conducting stand-off strikes against terrorist sites in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor.
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Raytheon’s new PhantomStrike active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar has performed successfully in its first airborne test.
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The troubled Boeing T-7A advanced jet trainer programme has taken a step forward with a successful test of its new escape system.
NewsUSAF looks for cheaper, smaller air-to-air missiles
The US Air Force (USAF) is looking for new options for air-to-air missiles, with a focus on price, range, and size.
NewsNorway cleared for AIM-9X Block II acquisition
Norway has received US government approval to acquire up to 300 Raytheon AIM-9X Block II air-to-air missiles.
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India has conducted a maiden flight for a so-called “stratospheric airship platform” with the aim of collecting data to inform future sorties.
NewsNew Zealand to replace Seasprites with new naval helicopter
Wellington has allocated funds for the replacement of its Kaman Aerospace SH-2G(I) Seasprite naval helicopters.
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Korean Air plans to set up an urban air mobility and aviation safety center to boost aerospace innovation in South Korea.
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The US government has cleared the possible sale of Raytheon AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Poland.
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