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NewsKC-390 confirmed for Farnborough debut
Embraer is to give its developmental KC-390 tanker/transport an international debut at the Farnborough air show, ahead of a multi-national promotional tour for the jet-powered type.
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NewsGerman Heron TP to follow in Israel’s footsteps
The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron TP unmanned air vehicle that is due to be supplied to Germany will be in a similar configuration to the one used by the Israeli air force (IAF), it has been revealed.
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NewsPICTURES: RAF launches first Storm Shadow strike against IS in Iraq
MBDA's Storm Shadow cruise missile has been used by the Royal Air Force in the campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq for the first time, with the weapon having been deployed by Panavia Tornado GR4s operating from its Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
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NewsDARPA revives turbine-ramjet concept for hypersonics
A turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) propulsion system to enable routine hypersonic flight by a vehicle that can take-off and land from a runway is back on the agenda at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) after a five-year hiatus.
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PICTURE: Su-30 MKI flies first sortie with BrahMos missile
An Indian air force Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft has carried a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile aloft for the first time, a key milestone toward the eventual deployment of the capability.
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NewsSikorsky completes heavy payload test on King Stallion
Sikorsky flew its CH-53K King Stallion 100ft above the ground with a 12,250kg (27,000lb) payload, meeting a key requirement for the US Marine Corps helicopter, the company announced on 23 June.
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OpinionOPINION: Can Airbus bear weight of A400M Atlas?
By all rights, the Airbus Defence & Space A400M should be a soar-away success story in both the domestic and export markets – but at the moment the programme is looking dangerously vulnerable.
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India considers additional 30-unit Hawk buy
India’s defence ministry is considering the acquisition of an additional batch of BAE Systems Hawk advanced jet trainers.
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NewsAirbus studying manned successor for German Tornados
Airbus Defence & Space is eyeing a potential opportunity for European industry to develop a next-generation combat aircraft to replace the German air force’s Panavia Tornado fleet post-2030.
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NewsFirst German Sea Lion to fly in fourth quarter
The German navy’s first NH Industries NTH90 Sea Lion rotorcraft is on schedule to make its flight debut in the fourth quarter of this year, as Airbus Helicopters prepares to bid the same type for another requirement for the operator.
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Indian deal for 36 Rafales moves forward
New Delhi is in the final stages of a process that could lead to a contract for 36 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft.
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NewsUS pursuing smaller, hybrid block buy for F-35
Budget austerity and a resistant Congress is reining in a F-35 block buy for the US government that would include lot 12 of low-rate initial production, but the government is examining the potential of a hybrid block buy, the Joint Strike Fighter’s program executive officer said on 22 June.
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More F-35 orders remain on horizon for Israel
The Israeli Air Force’s chief of staff has recommended the purchase of an additional 17 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft, but that decision is pending authorisation from the Israeli government.
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NewsEurofighter partners target fresh Typhoon sales
Eurofighter delivered a combined 47 Typhoons over the 12-month period to the end of May, with its partner companies now stepping up efforts to secure additional export sales of the multi-role combat aircraft.
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France receives first A400M with tactical capability
Airbus has delivered its first A400M capable of conducting tactical tasks such as the airdrop of supplies, with the French air force accepting the tactical transport on 8 June. Other new features include the addition of cockpit armour and defensive aids system equipment, plus clearance for the Atlas to transfer ...
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NewsAirbus to enhance A330 tanker offering
Airbus is looking to maintain its market-leading sales position with the A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) through a range of capability and performance enhancements.
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NewsPICTURE: UK's first military H135 ready for ground test
Airbus Helicopters is poised to conduct the first ground run of an H135 manufactured for the UK Military Flying Training System (MFTS) programme.
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India taps locally made HTT-40 as next basic trainer
New Delhi will procure Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) HTT-40 basic trainers, and cap the further import of foreign-built aircraft.
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NewsRaytheon pitches CHAMP derivative for air defence
Raytheon's high powered microwave demonstrator, which disabled electronics on small unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) during a 2013 demonstration, has sparked renewed interest among Department of Defense customers.
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NewsNorway reveals P-3 replacement plans
Norway has revealed a proposed defence spending plan that allows for the acquisition of a new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to replace its six-strong fleet of Lockheed P-3 Orions.