All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 44
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PICTURE: US Navy G550 ready for special-mission update
A specially adapted Gulfstream G550 is set to enter the next phase of its preparation before assuming range telemetry duties for the US Navy in California early in the next decade.
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PICTURE: Ecuadorian army receives M28 transport
Sikorsky-owned PZL Mielec has delivered an M28 utility transport to the Ecuadorian army.
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NATO rotates Baltic, Romanian air policing duties
NATO air forces have made their latest rotations in the provision of air policing services for the Baltic states and eastern Europe.
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PICTURES: Singapore's first A330 tanker makes public debut
The Republic of Singapore Air Force's first Airbus A330 multi-role tanker/transport made its public debut on 1 September, taking part in the service's 50th anniversary parade.
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PICTURES: Russia rolls out modernised Tu-22M3M bomber
Russia is close to commencing ground and flight trials with its first modernised Tupolev Tu-22M3M bomber, with a lead example having emerged from the United Aircraft plant in Kazan in mid-August.
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PICTURE: Jamaican military introduces Bell 429
Jamaica has bolstered its military helicopter fleet with the addition of two Bell 429 light-twins.
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Black Hawk deal could lift Latvian military
Latvia could advance its armed forces modernisation programme via a four-aircraft purchase of Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters, after the US Department of State gave its approval to a potential deal.
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ANALYSIS: How Sage update will strengthen Sky Guardian
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' recent first transatlantic flight with an MQ-9B Sky Guardian unmanned air vehicle provided an early glimpse of a future key capability for the UK Royal Air Force, with its Protector derivative also representing a major opportunity for electronic warfare system supplier Leonardo to get on board.
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Alsalam to modify Saudi F-15s to enhanced standard
Alsalam Aerospace Industries has been awarded an almost $59.7 million, fixed-price contract to convert six Boeing F-15S fighters to the enhanced SA-model configuration for the Royal Saudi Air Force.
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PICTURES: Indian air force Apache, Chinook make flight debuts
India's dual programme to introduce Boeing's AH-64E Apache and CH-47F Chinook rotorcraft has cleared a significant milestone, with first examples of each type having been flown for the first time.
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PICTURE: RAF Chinooks boost French mission in Mali
A trio of Royal Air Force Boeing Chinook HC5 transport helicopters have been deployed to Mali, where they will provide logistics support for a French-led counter-terrorism operation.
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FARNBOROUGH: H3 Grob ups surveillance offer with Icarus version of Caravan
Regular visitors to the Farnborough air show will be getting used to the sight of H3 Aerospace over the next decade.
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FARNBOROUGH: Industry partners target Protector opportunity
A diverse industry team joined ranks at the Farnborough air show on 17 July to highlight the importance of the UK's Protector acquisition of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' MQ-9B SkyGuardian.
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FARNBOROUGH: New helicopter refuelling trials to boost A400M
Airbus Defence & Space will launch flight tests in the first quarter of next year to prove the ability of its A400M tactical transport to refuel helicopters in flight.
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FARNBOROUGH: UK gets headstart on Poseidon
Although the UK's first Boeing P-8A Poseidon is only in the early stages of production, the Royal Air Force is already making major strides with gaining experience on the maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare type.
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FARNBOROUGH: Team Shadow adds lift to UK surveillance fleets
Two of the UK Royal Air Force's key surveillance types have received an operational lift, thanks to a new agreement between the Ministry of Defence, Raytheon UK and Textron Aviation.
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FARNBOROUGH: New Italian training school to take off with M-346
Italy's ambitions of playing a continued leading role in the provision of international pilot training have been underscored by a new pact involving the nation's air force and an industry team headed by Leonardo.
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FARNBOROUGH: Eurofighter expects key role in FCAS transition
Europe's defence industry champions may already be eyeing an opportunity to produce a future combat air system (FCAS), but the consortium behind its current fleet-leading type is convinced of its continued place in the fighter arena for many years to come.
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FARNBOROUGH: Saab sets international target for Gungnir missile
Saab has launched the next generation of its formidable RBS15 anti-ship missile series for international sale, with a little help from Norse mythology.
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FARNBOROUGH: Tempest concept underscores UK fighter ambitions
A highly ambitious vision of the UK's next-generation fighter was revealed on the opening day of the Farnborough air show, with the Tempest concept adding significant firepower to the Ministry of Defence's new Combat Air strategy.