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USAF Research Lab looks for ‘Mayhem’, larger air-breathing hypersonic engine
The Expendable Hypersonic Multi-Mission Air-Breathing Demonstrator programme, referred to also as Mayhem, would be a competition to design, fabricate and integrate a large cruise missile.
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RAF Poseidon, Shadow fleets join illegal immigration monitoring mission
The UK Royal Air Force has expanded its contribution to a national effort to counter illegal immigration across the English Channel from France.
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Rwandan army to receive two Cessna Grand Caravan EX special-mission aircraft
The contract comes from ATI Engineering Services, an aircraft modification specialist, and is funded via the US government.
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NATO unit receives second A330 tanker
NATO has received its second A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) from Airbus Defence & Space, with the asset to be jointly employed by partners Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Norway.
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US Navy’s mid-band jammer pod makes first flight on Boeing EA-18G Growler
The Safety of Flight checkout was conducted from Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland and was done to ensure the pod could be safely flown on the EA-18G aircraft for follow-on test flights.
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US Air Force completes final captive-carry test of ARRW hypersonic missile
The US Air Force completed its final captive-carry test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) under a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress’ wing on 8 August.
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RAF receives first C-130J with replacement centre wingbox
The first of 14 UK Royal Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 tactical transports to undergo a life-extending centre wingbox replacement has been returned to squadron use.
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Portuguese air force’s Embraer KC-390 passes preliminary design review
The Portuguese air force’s first Embraer KC-390 passed its preliminary design review in early July, one year after the country became the type’s first export customer.
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South Korea unveils indigenous AESA radar for KF-X fighter
Seoul has rolled out the first production prototype of the active electronically scanned array radar that will equip the developmental Korea Aerospace Industries KF-X fighter.
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Hypersonic ‘Air Force One’? The USAF is looking into it
The US Air Force has awarded Hermeus Corporation a $1.5 million contract to assess modifying the company’s in-development Mach 5 jet into an aircraft for the future Presidential and Executive Airlift fleet.
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US Air Force produces first 3D-printed metal part for aircraft engines
The service reverse engineered and reproduced an anti-ice gasket for the Pratt & Whitney TF33-P103, a turbofan engine which powers the Boeing E-3 Sentry, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and the Northrop Grumman E-8.
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In depth
How global A330 MRTT fleet stepped up during crisis
In common with its A400M Atlas stablemate, the Airbus Defence & Space A330 multi-role tanker transport has come into its own during the coronavirus pandemic, with multiple nations demonstrating the adapted widebody’s operational versatility.
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Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II starts flight testing in Lockheed Martin F-16V
The helmet has already passed safety qualification testing, including sled, tower and windblast tests.
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Airbus eyeing interim German P-3C fleet replacement need
Airbus Defence & Space is pursuing an opportunity to provide Germany with an interim maritime patrol aircraft capability, after Berlin axed a delayed modernisation of its Lockheed P-3C Orion fleet.
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Canada takes bids for F-35s, F/A-18s and Gripens
Canada has received bids to replace its jet fighter fleet with either Lockheed Martin F-35s, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets or Saab Gripen E fighters.
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India’s first five Rafales arrive at Ambala base
India’s first batch of five Dassault Rafale fighters touched down at Ambala Air Force Station on 29 July, advancing the nation’s long-planned introduction of the French-built type.
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ATAC Mirage F1s picked for Holloman, Luke AFB adversary training
Textron company Airborne Tactical Advantage (ATAC) plans to begin delivering adversary training services at two US Air Force bases within the next 60-90 days using ex-French air force Dassault Mirage F1s.
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Analysis
Dassault stays steady despite Covid-19 tensions
As a producer of both business jets and combat aircraft Dassault must always perform a delicate balancing act, but with the effects of coronavirus being felt across the industry, this year that is more pronounced than ever.
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USA clears $635 million upgrade package for Chile F-16s
The US government has approved the sale of a $635 million upgrade package for Chile’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.
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Boeing secures six-year support contract for Australian P-8As
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has secured an A$287 million ($205 million) sustainment contract for the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of 12 P-8A maritime patrol aircraft. The six-year arrangement combines three previous contracts and covers maintenance, engineering, and logistics for the 737 derivative, says Boeing. Source: Greg Waldron/FlighGlobal ...