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Army wants runway-independent Shadow UAS
The US Army is eyeing a new, runway independent tactical UAS with additional sensors to augment the Textron Systems RQ-7B Shadow mission, according to the service’s project manager for UAS.
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Germany may buy as many as six C-130Js
Germany has signalled its intention to acquire as many as six Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports as its frustrations deepen with the underperforming Airbus Defence & Space A400M.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Former RAF pilot makes mark in Red Bull Air Race
After a Royal Air Force career as a Harrier pilot and Red Arrows team leader, Ben Murphy is now competing in the Red Bull Air Race’s Challenger Cup.
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Honeywell pitches upgraded T55 engine for Chinook
As the CH-47 Chinook’s prime manufacturer, Boeing, looks to a block 2 upgrade to reclaim the helicopter’s lost payload capability, Honeywell is improving the T-55 Turboshaft engine to increase its power efficiency by 25 percent.
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First flight for Yak-152 trainer
Russian airframer Irkut has performed the first flight of its new Yakolev Yak-152 basic trainer.
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NewsPICTURE: First braking parachute tests for Polish M-346
Leonardo’s aircraft division has conducted the first round of tests of the braking parachute system installed on the Aermacchi M-346s to be operated by the Polish air force.
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VIDEO: Iran reveals newest RQ-170 attempt
Iran has revealed its newest attempt at reverse engineering the Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel unmanned air vehicle, which according to local media has been dubbed the Saeqeh, or "Lightning".
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NewsArmy will not pursue AH-64F model Apache
As Boeing prepares for a possible F model Apache as a bridge between the legacy helicopter and the Future Vertical Lift aircraft, the US Army says it will not pursue the development of the AH-64F.
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NewsIsrael looking to add to surveillance aircraft fleet
The Israeli air force (IAF) has an operational requirement for additional surveillance aircraft to add to its in-service Gulfstream-based fleet.
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NewsRafael and Reliance Defence negotiate systems provision for Indian Rafale
Rafael and its partner, Reliance Defence, are negotiating a contract to supply the Indian air force with Israeli-developed systems for its Dassault Rafale fighter.
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US Army funds demonstration of variable-speed turbine engine
A Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney joint venture will demonstrate a variable-speed turbine engine for the US Army.
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GE begins testing FATE engine for large helicopters
GE Aviation has started testing the first full version of a large turboshaft engine in development by the US Army as a potential option to power a new generation of high-speed rotorcraft.
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Bell searching for customer to fund Vigilant design
After unveiling its new unmanned tiltrotor aircraft earlier this month, the V-247 Vigilant, Bell Helicopter isn’t sinking additional internal funds into the platform until a later design effort.
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NewsPICTURE: Enhanced A330 tanker makes flight debut
The first Airbus A330-200-based multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) to have been completed in an enhanced production configuration has been flown for the first time, ahead of its delivery next year.
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NewsRAF eyes British weapons for Protector fleet
The UK Royal Air Force remains confident that it will introduce British-made weapons onto its future Protector unmanned air vehicle, although a final decision on this element of the programme has yet to be made.
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NewsUSA's hypersonic programme could rile Russia and China
US hypersonic missile research could end up antagonising China and Russia, despite hopes that it could help defuse tensions over renewal of Washington's nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) arsenal.
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AFSOC shoots for AC-130 laser gunship mod in 2020
US Special Operations Command has requested funding from the Defense Department for fiscal year 2018 budget to begin modifying an AC-130 gunship for a high energy laser capability.
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NewsF-16 drone reaches initial operational capability
The US Air Force’s QF-16 full scale aerial target drone reached initial operational capability 23 September, US Air Combat Command declared this week.
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NewsBoeing receives third contract for Air Force One replacement
The US Air Force has awarded a third contract to Boeing under the Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR) programme aimed at preparing a process to convert the 747-8 into the next Air Force One.
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NewsItalian air force struggles to prove air power relevance
Italy’s air force is “taken for granted” by the general public, politicians and the nation’s other armed services, according to a leading academic.