US Coast Guard keeps its C-27Js grounded

The U.S. Coast Guard is keeping its C-27J aircraft grounded as it checks on cracks found in the fuselage of 14 aircraft, the service said. The Coast Guard first grounded its fleet of the medium range surveillance aircraft after receiving an alert on Dec. 1 about a...

Year in review: Top stories from 2023

Russia sends a symbolic message to Turkey, Britain orders new rifles and Hungary clashes with a U.S. senator over weaponry: Here are the top stories from the year. (And click here to see what made the 2022 list!) US Air Force may remove 105mm cannon from AC-130...

Spain orders Airbus maritime patrol, surveillance aircraft for $2B

PARIS — Spain has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in maritime patrol and surveillance configurations for €1.7 billion (U.S. $1.9 billion), Airbus announced Wednesday. Six maritime patrol variants will come equipped for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions,...

Australia’s anti-submarine frigate program sails rough seas

MELBOURNE, Australia — The shipbuilder for a $30 billion Australian program is pushing back against criticism over the design and capabilities of the anti-submarine warfare frigate. Analysts have lambasted the program, citing the frigate design’s weight growth,...