All Fixed-wing articles – Page 371
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Cost drove EADS from US Army rotorcraft demonstration
EADS North America pulled out of the US Army's Joint Multi-Role technology demonstrator (JMR-TD) programme because the cost of developing a high-speed rotorcraft...
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PICTURE: India becomes eighth nation to operate C-17
India has officially received its first Boeing C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport, becoming the eighth nation to operate the type. New Delhi...
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Boeing awarded $4bn multi-year contract for Chinooks
The US Army and Boeing have signed a $4 billion multi-year contract for 177 CH-47F Chinook helicopters ...
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US notifies Congress of potential Libyan C-130J sale
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress on 7 June that it may sell the Libyan government two Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 tactical...
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Croatia to refurbish MiGs, delaying new combat type
The Croatian government has formally decided to refurbish part of its current Mikoyan MiG-21-based fleet, and to add more examples of the type to have one...
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Elisra to unveil UAS self-protection suite
Elisra is to unveil a new self-protection suite for unmanned air systems during the Paris air show ...
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AVX makes the grade for US Army’s JMR-TD programme
The US Army has chosen AVX Aircraft Company's design for inclusion in its high-speed Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator rotorcraft programme ...
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Three to contest Polish trainer deal as Czech firm withdraws
Alenia Aermacchi, BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin UK will contest Poland's advanced jet trainer system competition ...
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PARIS: How the F-35 programme is fighting back
After an often troubled development phase, Lockheed Martin says the $397 billion F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme is close to delivering operational capability
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Cool-headed investors taking heat off UK's Thermal Engineering
Cool-headed investors are forging a turnaround at one maker of high-temperature parts
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Saker Aircraft pitches S-1 supersonic personal jet
Aviation startup Saker Aircraft is pitching a new light twin-engined two-seat personal jet for customers who want to combine efficient point-to-point travel with a bit of fun, in the form of its nascent S-1 design.
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Elta announces new radar deals, ELINT enhancement
Israel's Elta Systems has received contracts worth a combined $32 million to supply airborne maritime patrol radars to two foreign customers ...
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Israeli air force to get Heron UAS mission trainer
Israel Aerospace Industries is in the advanced development phase for an unmanned air system mission trainer (UMT) to be employed by the Israeli air force,...
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Elbit offers cockpit upgrade for aged Hercules
Elbit Systems has developed a cockpit upgrade package for the Lockheed Martin C-130H, describing its C-Suite Tactical design as enabling customers to meet...
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PICTURE: France's second A400M gets airborne
Airbus Military's second production example of the A400M performed its flight debut on 7 June ...
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F-35A launches first AMRAAM
An F-35A Joint Strike Fighter has launched its first AIM-120C5 AMRAAM air-to-air missile ...
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ANALYSIS: A400M Grizzly bares all
As Airbus Military prepares to deliver its first production example to the French air force, Flight International puts Europe's new airlift and refuelling asset through its paces
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Eurocopter wins Puma HC2 support deal
Eurocopter has won a €60 million ($79 million), three-year deal to support 24 Puma helicopters it is upgrading to the HC2 standard for the UK Royal Air Force. The...
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US Navy holds VXX industry day
The US Navy will be holding an industry day for the VXX presidential helicopter programme on 6 June. The service intends to procure a total of 23 VXX aircraft, including six test examples and 17 production helicopters.
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IAI to deliver aerostat-housed surveillance radar
Israel Aerospace Industries is in the final stages of delivering a multirole persistent surveillance radar system mounted on an aerostat platform ...