Defence Helicopters news – Page 309
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NewsIndian navy set to issue maritime reconnaissance aircraft shortlist within days
The Indian navy is poised to announce the shortlist for its maritime reconnaissance aircraft contest "any day now", says Boeing, which is offering a P-8I variant of its 737-based P-8A Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft now in development for the US Navy.
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USAF scraps F-16 training contest
Congressional legislation prompts air force to abandon plans to replace ailing service deal with Lockheed
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Finland pushes for role with EADS in Agile programme
Helsinki seeks industrial participation in UAV project, and backs EDA plan
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Nordic Special: Buying power
Two of the Nordic states are weighing their options for new fighters, while all four are seeking to access strategic airlift. What's on their shopping list?
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Radar problem revealed after Metro's near miss
Surveillance service was reduced when two aircraft passed within 30m of each other
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NewsNorthrop Grumman outlines B-2 bomber enhancements as USAF reveals plan to also boost strike fleet with new aircraft design
High-energy laser weapons are a potential future upgrade for the Northrop Grumman B-2 bomber, which is expected to remain in service beyond 2050. Improved passive and active stealth techniques are also expected to be needed beyond 2020 to keep the type viable as a penetrating bomber, the company says.
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Reality rivalry: Military simulators
The past year has seen non-incumbents snatch key contracts in the military simulator market, as the pace of competition remains intense
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Collins to upgrade Thai C-130Hs
US company will partner local contractor in modernising up to 12 Hercules with air traffic management suite
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C-27J may win support role as Italy restructures military
Nation's air force to provide transport aircraft, helicopters to back Special Forces tasks
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EADS seeks Airbus A350 XWB funding alternative to avoid WTO scrutiny of launch aid
Shareholders at Airbus parent EADS are looking at alternative ways of funding the proposed Airbus A350 XWB widebody twin, which could signal an end to controversial launch aid for the programme.
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NewsUK defence audit reveals most procurement projects on track, but MoD refuses to reveal Eurofighter Typhoon overspend for 'commercial reasons'
The UK Ministry of Defence is doing a better job of keeping its biggest defence procurement projects on time and budget, although the MBDA Meteor long-range air-to-air missile is now set to enter service a year late, in August 2013. The MoD is also still refusing to disclose what it ...
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Embracing the bear
Is Russia ready to take its place in global aerospace? Industrially and economically, things look good. Politics could be the problem