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NewsOBITUARY: Peter Collins, Flight International test pilot
For more than a decade, Flight International readers were treated to in-depth flight-test reports written by Peter Collins, who has died at the age of 62.
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Russia widens scope for future large military transport project
Comments by a top Russian industry executive have widened the scope of a planned development programme for a new large military transport aircraft, but critical details remain undecided.
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NewsPICTURES: Spain's first A400M gets airborne
Airbus Defence & Space has performed the first flight of an A400M tactical transport for the Spanish air force, with the service on course to accept the aircraft later this year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Swarming UAVs set to disrupt battlespace and marketplace
As the United States continues its two flagship multi-billion acquisition programmes – the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the Northrop Grumman B-21 bomber – the Department of Defense’s research arms have their eye on cheaper, disposable drones that would overwhelm the enemy in contested environments.
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Aeronautics prepares for first flight of Orbiter 4
The first flight of the Orbiter 4 unmanned air vehicle developed by the Israeli manufacturer Aeronautics Defense Systems has been scheduled for late October.
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NewsNew Zealand starts airlift, maritime patrol renewal study
New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence has released requests for information covering the acquisition of future air mobility and air surveillance capabilities.
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NewsVIDEO: Pakistan navy rolls out new ATR 72 and ScanEagle
The Pakistan navy has inducted two new capabilities into its air fleet, namely the ATR 72 twin-engined turboprop, which will be configured as a maritime patrol aircraft, and the Insitu ScanEagle unmanned air vehicle.
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Australian government auditor slams Tiger attack helicopter
The Australia National Audit Office (ANAO) has issued a report that is highly critical of the army’s fleet of 22 Airbus Helicopters Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH).
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NewsMissile Defense Agency solicits industry for low power laser demonstration
The US Missile Defense Agency moved one step closer to their laser-equipped unmanned air vehicle with a plan to compete a low power laser demonstrator for missile defense.
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Resurrected B-52H returns to flight after seven years in storage
A US Air Force Boeing B-52H is back in flight after spending eight years parked in storage in the Arizona desert.
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NewsUSAF plans to release new RFI for Huey replacement
The US Air Force is pressing reset on the UH-1N helicopter replacement programme with a new request for information slated for late next week.
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NewsIAF will select existing UAV for training academy
The Israeli air force (IAF) will select an off-the-shelf training system for its unmanned air vehicle academy, scrapping a previous plan to develop a bespoke training UAV.
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NewsGeneral Atomics goes to high court over German overlook of Reaper
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has appealed to a higher court in Germany in a second attempt to reverse Berlin’s decision to acquire the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron TP unmanned air vehicle.
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US cleared to complete T-6C sale to Argentina
A 30-day Congressional notification period has closed on a proposed sale of 24 Beechcraft T-6C Texan trainers to the Argentine air force, clearing the way for the US government and industry officials to complete negotiations on the estimated $300 million deal.
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Defence bill language could affect bomber technology development
A provision within the House of Representative’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2017 could affect the development of emerging technologies for major defence acquisition programmes, including the Northrop Grumman B-21 bomber.
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NewsCanada becomes first export customer for Blackjack UAV
Canada is to become the first export operator of the Insitu RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned air vehicle, following the award of a government-to-government contract that covers five examples.
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NewsPatent application reveals KC-46 refueling pod fix
A recent patent application reveals one issue Boeing overcame on its KC-46A tanker’s wing aerial refueling pod system.
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NewsNorthrop captures beam control award for laser fighter jet demo
The US Air Force awarded a $39 million contract to Northrop Grumman to develop the laser beam control portion of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s podded electric laser concept for fifth- and sixth-generation fighter jets.
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New Delhi to replace C-130J lost in 2014 crash
New Delhi will purchase an additional Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport following a purchase approval from the defence acquisition council (DAC).
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USAF opens path to order up to 100 more C-130Js
Lockheed Martin could deliver up to 100 more C-130Js plus services and support equipment to US and foreign customers years under a new contracting vehicle awarded on 19 August.