All articles by Dave Majumdar – Page 18
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IN FOCUS: USAF targets long-range strike bomber
The Long Range Strike-Bomber programme is the centrepiece of the Pentagon's emerging 'AirSea Battle' mission to ensure US forces can hold any point on Earth
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US Air Force changes acquisitions strategy for F-16 radar modernization
The US Air Force is changing its acquisitions strategy for the F-16 Radar Modernization Program, which it is running as part of its F-16 Combat Avionics...
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Northrop begins production of B-2 satcom upgrade
Northrop Grumman has started production of Increment 1 of the extremely high frequency (EHF) satellite communication upgrade for the US Air Force's B-2 Spirit...
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USAF investigating potential JSTARS sabotage incident
The US Air Force is investigating a case of potential sabotage on two of its Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS)...
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GE starts ADVENT core tests
General Electric (GE) has started testing the core of a new variable-cycle jet engine it has designed for the US Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) ADaptive...
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JPO plans to award Lockheed upgrade contract for 93 F-35s
The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is hoping to award Lockheed Martin a contract to upgrade 93 early production aircraft to the newest configuration. "The...
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Rolls-Royce opens US defence operations centre
Rolls-Royce has opened its first US defence operations centre, which will provide 24-hour technical support to US military customers ...
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US Navy works through F-35C air-ship integration issues
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is working hard to integrate the Lockheed Martin F-35C Joint Strike Fighter onto the carrier deck, but challenges...
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F-35 operational utility evaluation proceeding smoothly
The operational utility evaluation (OUE) for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is proceeding smoothly at Eglin AFB, Florida. "From a 33rd...
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EADS starts voluntary US Army flight demo of AAS-72X+
EADS North America has started a voluntary flight demonstration of its AAS-72X+ helicopter for the US Army's Armed Aerial Scout programme ...
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US Navy to add sensor fusion to Super Hornet fleet
The US Navy has embarked upon an incremental programme to add sensor fusion capabilities to its fleet of Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, the first of which...
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USAF working on 'non-minor fix' for F-22 oxygen problem
The US Air Force is working to modify the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor's on-board oxygen generation system (OBOGS) with a new oxygen concentration schedule.
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AAD: Ruag offers South Africa Do 228NG deal
Ruag is pitching its Do 228NG (New Generation) for a requirement to replace the South African air force's antiquated Douglas DC-3 maritime patrol aircraft ...
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AAD: Airbus promotes ACJ319 at South African show
Airbus is showing off its ACJ319 business jet at the Africa Aerospace & Defence show near Pretoria, South Africa ...
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AAD: Namibian police force accepts EC145 helicopter
The Namibian police force took delivery of a new Eurocopter EC145 at the Africa Aerospace & Defence show ...
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AAD: South Africa receives last four Gripens
Saab has formally handed over its last four of 26 Gripen C/D fighters ordered by South Africa ...
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AAD: Saab offers 340-based surveillance aircraft, eyes AEW need
Saab is pitching its 340-based maritime security aircraft for South Africa's requirement to replace an aged fleet of Douglas DC-3s. "One of the key...
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AAD: Bell pitches armed 407AH to African market
Bell Helicopter is pitching its Huey II and 407AH aircraft for the African market, promoting both models at the Africa Aerospace & Defence show ...
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AAD: Diamond, NAC promote optionally manned DA42
South Africa's National Airways Corporation (NAC) and Austria's Diamond Aircraft are showing off the DA42 Guardian optionally manned aircraft at the Africa...
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AAD: South African firm offers armed M-Wolf
South African aviation start-up VliegMasjien is hoping to market a military variant of its C-Wolf amphibian bush aircraft ...