All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 44
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Airbus reveals classified LOUT stealth testbed
Airbus Defence & Space has revealed a more than decade-long research and demonstration effort into very low observable (LO) technologies, conducted as a classified effort for the German defence ministry.
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RAF's first Poseidon delivered for training
Boeing has formally delivered a first P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft to the UK Royal Air Force (RAF), with the adapted 737NG to support crew training activities in the USA for the next few months.
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ETPS hails performance of new H125s
After more than 75 years of operating experience, the UK’s Qinetiq-run Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) has recently undergone one of the biggest periods of transformation in its history, including the replacement of most of its rotorcraft fleet.
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Industry details self-protection update bid for Eurofighter
The Eurofighter Typhoon’s self-protection equipment will be the subject of a major modernisation effort, with industry partners having launched plans for a so-called Praetorian Evolution, or “Evo” package of capabilities.
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UK F-35s make debut on new aircraft carrier
UK-owned Lockheed Martin F-35Bs have landed on the deck of the Royal Navy (RN) aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth for the first time, just over a year before the combination will be declared operationally ready.
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Airbus, Dassault warn over FCAS funding need
Industry partners Airbus Defence & Space and Dassault are urging the French and German governments to agree funding commitments to rapidly launch demonstrator-phase activities linked to a proposed Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
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Canada's first C295 gains air force livery
The first of 16 Airbus Defence & Space C295 search and rescue aircraft on order for the Royal Canadian Air Force has received its service markings.
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Italian industry lends support to Tempest
Italy’s intentions with regard to Europe’s future combat aircraft sector became clear in mid-September, when Rome and its defence industry champions joined formation with the UK on its Tempest programme.
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A400M clears latest tanker trial with H225M
Airbus Defence & Space says its A400M tactical transport has cleared a key test point on its way to securing approval to refuel military helicopters in flight.
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Spear-EW concept puts UK on the offensive
MBDA and Leonardo have been contracted to test an electronic-attack development of the former's Spear air-to-surface missile for the UK Ministry of Defence.
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UK signs £100m Protector test and evaluation deal
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded a roughly £100 million ($123 million) contract to complete test and evaluation-phase activities on the Protector RG1 remotely piloted air system on order for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF).
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BAE to acquire high-flying UAV partner Prismatic
BAE Systems expects to flight test a prototype solar-powered high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned air vehicle for the first time early next year, under a newly strengthened relationship with UK technology company Prismatic.
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Self-protection deal safeguards RAF's Shadow fleet
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) Shadow R1 fleet of intelligence-gathering aircraft is to receive a major self-protection upgrade, intended to safeguard the Beechcraft King Air 350CER-based type against attack using infrared-guided missiles.
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Leonardo steps up AW149 offer to military sector
Leonardo has launched a new effort to pitch its AW149 medium-twin to military customers, displaying the type at the heart of its exhibit at the 10-13 September DSEI show in London.
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UK's Tempest gains strength as Italy joins formation
Less than 15 months after unveiling its long-term air combat strategy and next-generation Tempest concept, the UK has added a second international partner to the latter activity, with Italy signing a statement of intent to work on the project.
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UK prepares to test combined strike with Royal Navy and RAF
The Royal Navy (RN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and UK industry are approaching a crucial demonstration of the country's formative carrier strike capability, with the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth at the heart of the activity.
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BAE Systems studies production path beyond Eurofighter Typhoon
For the UK Royal Air Force (RAF), 2019 has been a truly momentous year for the Eurofighter Typhoon. First, the type assumed full strike responsibilities over Iraq and Syria, in a seamless transition from the service's retiring Panavia Tornado GR4s. This was enabled by the £425 million ($517 million), 70-month ...
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Saab's third GlobalEye makes flight debut in video
Saab on 30 August performed the debut flight with its last of three GlobalEye surveillance aircraft on order for launch customer the United Arab Emirates air force.
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PICTURE: First Brazilian Gripen E makes flight debut
The first Gripen E fighter to have been produced for Brazil completed a 65min flight debut from Saab’s Linkoping site in Sweden on 26 August.
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BAE advances Typhoon training upgrade
BAE Systems is advancing work on a new synthetic training capability that will be employed by the UK Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon squadrons in less than two years.