All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 104
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MBDA reveals Brimstone 2 missile work for UK
The UK is to introduce a further enhancement to its MBDA Brimstone air-to-surface missile in late 2013 ...
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Lockheed could accommodate UK reversal on F-35 variant
A possible UK decision to reverse a variant switch on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter would not cause a problem for Lockheed Martin, the company says ...
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UK to extend military helicopter training service
The UK is to extend the use of its tri-service Defence Helicopter Flying School arrangement with FB Heliservices until at least 2016 ...
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Serco to lead UK MoD efficiency drive
Serco is set to lead the transformation of the UK Ministry of Defence's back-office functions, having been named as the preferred bidder for its Defence Business Services (DBS) management contract.
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Northrop Grumman completes repairs to RAF E-3D Sentry
Northrop Grumman has completed work to repair a damaged wing spar on a Royal Air Force Boeing E-3D Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft ...
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UK's Chinook upgrade nears operational milestone
The UK's Project "Julius" to modernise up to 46 Boeing CH-47 Chinook transport helicopters is nearing initial operational capability ...
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Airbus Military lands C-295 deal with Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's air force is to receive up to eight C-295 medium transports under a new agreement signed with Airbus Military ...
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French army signs Sperwer UAS support deal
Sagem will provide continued support for the French army's Sperwer unmanned air systems under a new deal with the nation's SIMMAD military maintenance, repair and overhaul body.
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Cassidian to return Barracuda to testing
EADS Cassidian has confirmed plans to launch a new flight-test campaign with its Barracuda unmanned combat air vehicle technology demonstrator ...
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Dutch defence ministry issues MALE UAS request
The Netherlands has launched the process to acquire a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned air system capability ...
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UK reveals scope of 'Seedcorn' maritime patrol project
Efforts by the Royal Air Force to retain core skills in maritime patrol aircraft operations will include 33 personnel this financial year ...
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Kuwait seeks AIM-9X deal for Hornet fleet
Kuwait wants to enhance the air defence capabilities of its Boeing F/A-18C/D fighters via the acquisition of Raytheon AIM-9X Sidewinders ...
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BAE Systems wins F-35 contract to provide access to trilogiView software
BAE Systems has been awarded a £5.7 million ($9 million) contract to provide access to its trilogiView software in support of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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European Defence Agency airworthiness project nears completion
A UK industry team is to deliver a proposed new set of military airworthiness regulations to the European Defence Agnecy ...
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PICTURES: F-35B flies with gun pod installed
Lockheed Martin's short take-off and vertical landing F-35B has made its first flight with a key weapon system for the US Marine Corps installed.
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French Mirage 2000Ds to gain ELINT role
French air force Dassault Mirage 2000D strike aircraft are to gain the ability to perform electronic intelligence missions, under a new deal with Thales ...
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PICTURES: British Army crew avoid injury after Apache hits power line
Both crew members of a British Army Westland/Boeing Apache AH1 attack helicopter escaped injury after their aircraft struck overhead power lines during a night-time training flight in the UK on 21 February.
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PICTURES: F-35 bulks up with external weapons load
Lockheed Martin's F-35 has been flown for the first time with an external weapons load of two AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles ...
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British Army set for operational trials with Watchkeeper UAS
Thales has provided France's DGA procurement agency and army with technical information about the Watchkeeper unmanned air system ...
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PICTURES: Lynx Wildcat completes at-sea trials for UK
AgustaWestland's AW159 Lynx Wildcat has completed a programme of ship-helicopter operating limits trials from the UK Royal Navy's HMS Iron Duke, with a prototype aircraft having made 390 deck landings aboard the Type 23 frigate.