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PARIS: Raytheon looks at second generation of Coyote UAV
Raytheon is exploring the development of a second generation of its Coyote expendable unmanned air vehicle, which will contain a number of different elements that can be selected by an operator depending on its requirements.
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PARIS: Engine decision approaches for TF-X fighter
Ankara is close to defining the engine plans for its TF-X future fighter, as Turkish Aerospace Industries and BAE Systems cement their partnership on the project.
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PARIS: Controp launches addition to STAMP payload family
Israeli company Controp has launched a new member of its STAMP family of gyro-stabilised miniature EO/IR payloads for UAS at Le Bourget.
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PARIS: Longsword light attack and surveilance aircraft makes its debut
The L-3/Air Tractor Longsword light attack/surveillance aircraft has made its public debut at the show, adorned with an array of weapons that could potentially be integrated on to the type.
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PARIS: South African Air Force boosts Gripen availability
Previous low availability of South African Air Force (SAAF) Saab Gripen C/Ds has been overcome by bringing stored aircraft back into service, says Lt Col Josias Mashaba, commanding officer of the service's 2 Sqn.
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PARIS: Derco announces raft of contracts
Lockheed Martin unit Derco has announced several new deals, in the defence and commercial arenas.
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PARIS: TAI celebrates as Hurkus makes Le Bourget debut
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) officials packed the balcony of the company's chalet to witness the first Paris display conducted with its Hurkus turboprop trainer on the opening day of the show.
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PARIS: Lockheed Martin commits to building F-16 in India
Lockheed Martin has committed to manufacturing the F-16 in India should it win the air force’s single-engined fighter competition, and has signed a deal with Tata Advanced Systems to carry out this work in-country.
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PARIS: KAI aiming for international FA-50 sales
Korea Aerospace Industries continues to promote its FA-50 fighter on the international market, as it also attempts to gain a toehold on the global helicopter market with its Surion platform.
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PARIS: Leonardo touts operational pedigree of T-100 for T-X
Leonardo DRS will submit all required flight data for its T-100 trainer offering on or before the US Air Force's 28 June deadline, with chief executive Bill Lynn describing its M-346-based solution as "low-risk, low-cost and operationally-proven".
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PARIS: Syrian shoot-down marks first 'kill' for Super Hornet
A US Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet shot down a Syrian air force Sukhoi Su-22 in an engagement over Syria on 18 June. The US aircraft had been supporting Syrian opposition forces near Ja'Din, south of Tabqah, when the Su-22 released bombs against them.
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PARIS: Rafael talks up hard-hitting ground attack weapons
Israeli defence firm Rafael is reaching the end of the development process for its Spice 250 air-to-ground weapon system.
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PARIS: Thales, PAL join forces on surveillance-roled Q300
Thales and its Canadian partner PAL Aerospace are using the Paris air show to provide further details of their collaboration on a special-mission development of the Bombardier Dash 8 Q300.
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PARIS: Swedish new trainer programme moves forward
The process to replace the Swedish air force’s ageing trainer fleet is likely to take a step forward this summer with the expected issue of a Request for Information for a replacement for the 50-year-old Sk.60 (Saab 105). In the interim, the service is implementing a life extension programme ...
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PARIS: China promotes unmanned airpower
Chinese airframer AVIC is displaying a mock-up of its Wing Loong II armed UAV in the static park.
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PARIS: Raytheon talks to UK over US Navy precision landing system for new carriers
Raytheon is in discussions with the UK government regarding the potential adoption of the US Navy’s precision landing system onto the Royal Navy’s new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier, for use with the Royal Navy’s Lockheed Martin F-35B.
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PARIS: Brazil's SAR C295 debuts ahead of 12-country tour
Following its formal handover to Brazil on 16 June, the first search and rescue-configured Airbus Defence & Space C295 is making its debut at the show, ahead of a planned delivery flight that will see it touch down in over 12 different countries to demonstrate the capability of the type.
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PARIS: Leonardo takes wraps off M-346FA fighter
Leonardo has taken the wraps off the most advanced version of its M-346, with the fighter attack (FA) standard to be capable of performing combat duties and also serving in an aggressor role.
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PARIS: F-35 goes from zero to hero
The Lockheed Martin F-35 is steadily becoming a mainstay of big air shows, with its planned high-g performance to mark a key turning point in its show attendance record.
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PARIS: Boeing takes cautious look on European fighter competitions
Boeing is pursuing several European fighter jet competitions, albeit with a more strategic look at the changing market.