All Defence articles – Page 88
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NewsLeonardo adds rockets to AW149 as NMH contest nears launch
Leonardo Helicopters continues to enhance its AW149 super-medium-twin, with the integration of laser-guided and unguided rockets onto the platform, as the start of the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) procurement nears.
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InterviewUS Air Force international team zeroes in on deterrence, partnerships
Kelli Seybolt has a key role in driving US Air Force (USAF) engagement with allies, helping ensure airpower capability and deterrence.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman to develop digital twin of Bombardier CRJ testbed
Northrop Grumman plans to develop a “digital twin replica” of its highly-modified Bombardier CRJ700 testbed aircraft, including of the jet’s subsystems.
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NewsFrench army’s helicopter forces upbeat on modernisation plan
The French army’s ALAT light aviation command believes its helicopter fleet will be well-positioned until the 2040s once a forthcoming modernisation effort is completed.
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NewsUSA clears missile defence upgrade for Australian transports
The US government has cleared a possible $122 million deal to provide Australia with Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems.
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NewsTaiwan’s Patriot missile upgrade touches nerve as China sanctions Raytheon, Lockheed
China plans to sanction Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin for the sale of Patriot missile system upgrade services to Taiwan.
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NewsAirbus defence chief eyes strong potential for Asia-Pacific sales
Airbus Defence & Space sees opportunities for the A400M tactical transport and other platforms in the Asia-Pacific region, as air forces look to replace legacy platforms and improve capabilities.
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NewsHawk sees off rivals to remain RAAF lead-In trainer
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will upgrade its fleet of BAE Systems Hawk 127s with updated engines as well as other improvements.
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NewsChina’s J-10C secures Pakistan as its first export market
Pakistan appears to have become the first export customer for the Chengdu J-10 fighter, with images of J-10Cs in Pakistan air force markings appearing on Chinese social media.
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NewsUS Navy CMV-22B secures initial operational capability
The US Navy has awarded the Bell Boeing CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor with its initial operational capability (IOC).
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AnalysisNew defence show to champion Saudi Arabia’s military might
Riyadh’s first tri-service defence show will put its military strength and industrial ambitions firmly in the international spotlight – and manufacturers will be keen to discuss the kingdom’s procurement plans.
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NewsHow Singapore show highlighted the changing world of aviation
Covid-19 might have reshaped aviation, but some things stay the same. Boeing and Airbus will always be slugging it out.
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NewsSikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant demos single-engine, sling-load and slalom flight
The Sikorsky-Boeing team behind the SB-1 Defiant demonstrator is pressing on with additional flight tests, five months after submitting to the US Army a proposal for the Future Long Range Air Assault programme.
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NewsNH Industries plans to extend life of NH90 helicopters to half-century
NH Industries believes it can extend the service life of its NH90 helicopter out to 50 years with no modifications required to the airframe or dynamic components.
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NewsGermany proposes joint training helicopter with Netherlands
Germany is eyeing the potential of establishing a joint training operation alongside the Netherlands using a single rotorcraft platform in order to boost inter-operability between the two nations.
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NewsAirbus defence boss: only LMXT meets KC-Y requirements
Airbus Defence & Space chief executive Michael Schoellhorn believes that Lockheed Martin’s proposed LMXT tanker is the only aircraft that will meet the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) nascent KC-Y requirement.
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NewsBoeing waits on Chinook Block II decision from US Army
Boeing is hopeful the US Army will make a decision later this year on whether it will proceed with the Block II upgrade for the CH-47F Chinook helicopter.
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NewsNATO progresses next-generation helicopter project as six-country agreement takes shape
Six European NATO members are gearing up to sign an agreement later this year to advance the alliance’s plans to field a next-generation medium-lift helicopter by the mid-2030s.
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NewsInterest in loitering munitions grows in Asia after Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: IAI
After the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, in which loitering munitions were seen as playing a decisive role, interest in the new weapon type among Asian militaries is growing.
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NewsTurkish Aerospace looks for TF-X partners, customers in Asia
Turkish Aerospace is on the hunt for potential customers and partners for its TF-X stealth fighter.