All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 87
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NewsUK faces Brimstone 2 capability gap, NAO warns
Development of a potentially key ground-attack weapon for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons is nearing completion, but the type may not be fielded with MBDA’s Brimstone 2 missile for another seven years, according to a report by the UK National Audit Office.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Saab scans for maritime surveillance customers
Saab is confident of making a first sale of its 340-based maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) later this year, with its demonstrator having been flown for potential customers during the Singapore air show.
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NewsThai army receives new utility helicopters
AgustaWestland has delivered a pair of AW139 utility helicopters to the Royal Thai Army, just over one year after securing the deal.
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NewsKuwait receives uniquely-liveried C-17
Kuwait has received its first of an expected two Boeing C-17 strategic transports, with the airlifter sporting a special livery for the Gulf state.
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NewsRAF pauses Voyager operations after in-flight incident
The UK Royal Air Force has temporarily suspended operations with its new fleet of Airbus A330 Voyager tanker/transports, after one its current six examples was involved in an unexplained flight incident.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Airbus defence unit targets new sales, then airlift rival
Airbus Defence & Space made its first high-profile appearance at an international show since emerging from a rebranding activity last month by revealing a target to close fresh sales of its A400M tactical transport and A330 tanker this year.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Alenia Aermacchi mounts C-27J sales offensive
Alenia Aermacchi launched a new sales offensive with its C-27J medium transport at the show, with a company official describing the type as “superior to any competitor, in all categories”.
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NewsSINGAPORE: New Hermes 900 deal to lift Elbit
Elbit Systems is poised to build on its sales performance with the Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicle, according to chief executive Bezhalel “Butzi” Machlis.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Air force to receive last M-346 trainers
Singapore’s new-generation advanced jet trainer fleet will be complete within weeks, with Alenia Aermacchi poised to deliver its last of 12 M-346 aircraft.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Boeing closes in on Indian Apache, Chinook deals
Boeing expects to sign contracts soon covering India’s planned purchase of its AH-64E Apache and CH-47F Chinook helicopters, while global interest in the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor produced with partner Bell has reached a new high.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Scar pod leaves mark on show
Airborne Technologies left its mark on the Singapore air show by unveiling the Scar reconnaissance pod, which the Austrian company is offering as a hassle-free adaptation for special mission tasks.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Rivals continue wait on tanker decision
One of Singapore’s key future equipment requirements is still awaiting its outcome, nine months after two potential suppliers submitted final offers for a new-generation fleet of inflight refuelling aircraft.
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NewsSINGAPORE: IAI unveils Super Heron HF
Israel Aerospace Industries has unveiled a significant enhancement to one its market-leading Heron-series of unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsFirst German A400M takes shape
Airbus Defence & Space has started the final assembly of its A400M tactical transport for a fourth nation, with Germany’s lead example due for delivery in November 2014.
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UK sets 2019 target for Crowsnest introduction
The UK Royal Navy will field a next-generation organic airborne early warning capability in 2019, 18 months sooner than previously planned.
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NewsVIDEO: UK ends silence on Taranis testing
The UK has provided first details of an extensive flight test campaign performed with its Taranis unmanned combat air vehicle demonstrator last year.
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UK Voyager deliveries hit half-way point
AirTanker’s Voyager programme has hit the mid-point in its delivery of 14 modified Airbus A330s, with its latest example having arrived in the UK on 29 January.
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NewsIraq requests Apache helicopter purchase
Iraq’s continuing military transformation could be advanced further, through a potentially $4.8 billion deal for 24 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
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NewsDate set for Swiss Gripen referendum
Switzerland’s planned purchase of 22 Saab Gripen E fighters will be put to the public vote on 18 May, the nation’s Federal Council has confirmed.
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NewsUK launches commando role transition for AW101
Seven of the UK’s AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin rotorcraft will receive an initial set of modifications to ensure a continuation of support for the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force once the service’s last Westland Sea King HC4/4+ transports are retired in 2016.
