All Fixed-wing articles – Page 404
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Lockheed Martin wins $1.85bn contract to upgrade Taiwan's F-16s
The US government has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $1.85 billion to upgrade the avionics of 145 Taiwanese Lockheed Martin F-16 A/B aircraft. "This...
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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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Eurofighter makes multirole software advance
The Eurofighter consortium has moved a step closer to delivering a package of major enhancements for the Typhoon combat aircraft ...
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PICTURE: Norway accepts replacement for crashed C-130J
Norway has taken delivery of a new C-130J to replace the Hercules involved in a fatal accident in March ...
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PICTURE: Royal Navy's Merlin HM2 helicopter clears carrier trials
The Royal Navy's upgraded AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin HM2 helicopter has passed an initial test campaign aboard HMS Illustrious ...
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BAE Systems Australia to develop models for F-35 sustainment
BAE Systems Australia has won a nine-month contract to develop operational models for the integration of the Lockheed Martin F-35 into the Australian defence...
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China denies reports of second aircraft carrier
China has dismissed reports that it will launch a second aircraft carrier later this year, as it recognises the challenges involved with fixed-wing flight...
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Australia’s Quickstep wins $12m C-130J wing flap order
Australian composites maker Quickstep has received a $12 million purchase order from Lockheed Martin to produce wing flaps for 24 C-130J Hercules aircraft.
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IN FOCUS: UK left exposed by Nimrod cancellation, report says
A defence committee report has questioned the UK's ability to react to rapidly emerging maritime threats without a dedicated maritime patrol aircraft fleet ...
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RAAF F/A-18A/B use could extend beyond 2020: audit
An Australian government audit warns that delays in the F-35 programme could keep the RAAF's A/B-model Hornets in use beyond 2020 ...
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Russia to field Kh-101 cruise missile next year
Russia's air force will accept the Raduga Kh-101 cruise missile into service in 2013, a service official has told the Izvestia newspaper ...
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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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Boeing shows Brazil Super Hornet's networked simulation
Boeing is using Elbit Systems capabilities in developing fighter cockpit systems to strengthen its presence in the Brazilian market. The cooperation...
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Russia's second Su-30SM makes flight debut
Russia's second Sukhoi Su-30SM multirole combat aircraft performed its flight debut from an Irkut production site on 25 September ...
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USA issues FMS documents for South Korean AH-1Z, AH-64D bids
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of a possible attack helicopter sale to South Korea ...
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IN FOCUS: China takes leap in naval aviation with aircraft carrier
Chinese naval aviation took an important step on 25 September, with the delivery of the aircraft carrier Liaoning ...
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UK defence select committee to probe BAE-EADS tie-up
A new regulatory hurdle has been put in the path of the proposed merger between BAE Systems and EADS after the UK House of Commons defence select committee...
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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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South Africa signs AW109 support deal
South Africa has awarded AgustaWestland a new in-service support deal linked to its air force fleet of 30 AW109 light utility helicopters ...