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GE looks to jetstream to slash drag
GE researchers are claiming a world-record for the speed of an air jet, with a laboratory gadget measuring just 75mm square by 6mm thick putting out air at 220m/s, or about M 0.7.
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Further stand downs could severely damage USAF readiness
Further defence cuts mandated by the Congressional sequestration law could severely damage the US Air Force's readiness if not averted, a top service official...
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Northrop projects 1,500-unit market for SABR
Northrop Grumman, which has been selected by Lockheed Martin to upgrade the F-16 fleets of the US and Taiwanese air forces with its Scalable Agile Beam Radar...
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Discussions continue for third Indian Hawk deal, says BAE
BAE Systems remains hopeful of closing a third deal to sell Hawk advanced jet trainers to India ...
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Senate strikes Super Tucanos, Mi-17s from appropriations bill
The US Senate appropriations committee has proposed removing funds for Super Tucano and Mi-17 purchases for Afghanistan ...
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French acceptance sees A400M deliveries take off
After development and production activities lasting just over 10 years, Airbus Military has delivered its first A400M transport ...
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BAE reveals £2.7bn weapons, support deals with Riyadh
BAE Systems has disclosed new Typhoon-related business with Saudi Arabia, as Project Salam deliveries continue ...
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ANALYSIS: Is Malindo's business model sustainable?
Malindo Air chief executive Chandran Ramamuthy is a bold man. Just four months after starting operations, he has confidently declared that the carrier will...
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Northrop Grumman’s SABR wins USAF F-16 AESA upgrade bid
Lockheed Martin has selected Northrop Grumman's Scalable Agile Beam Radar for a US Air Force and Taiwanese F-16 upgrade programme ...
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Boeing approves one more year of C-17 production on anticipated demand
Boeing has started building as many as 12 more C-17 airlifters in anticipation of signing new orders from international customers, possibly extending the...
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US Air Force may cut five squadrons
The USAF may cut five squadrons of tactical aircraft and reduce its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130s ...
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Latest commercial technology works for next USAF fighter engine
If a new kind of engine technology called an adaptive turbofan works for the next supersonic fighter, the military will have today's booming commercial aircraft market partly to thank.
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EADS rebrands and restructures under Airbus name
EADS has confirmed that it is to restructure under the Airbus Group brand next year, into a company with three divisions covering commercial, defence and...
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First flight for Spanish-assembled Tiger
Eurocopter achieved the first flight of a Spanish-assembled Tiger attack helicopter in Albacete on 29 July ...
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Lockheed agrees on price cuts for next 71 F-35s
Lockheed Martin has agreed to reduce prices on orders for the next 71 F-35 strike fighters from between 4% and 8% to avoid losing orders due to the US military's...
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Thales cites affordability and speed for Crowsnest bid
Thales UK maintains that its proposal for the Royal Navy's nascent Crowsnest programme to equip AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin HM2 helicopters for airborne...
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General Atomics test-flies upgraded Gray Eagle
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has test-flown a new model of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned air vehicle ...
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AgustaWestland declines to bid for US presidential helicopter
AgustaWestland will not bid for the US VXX programme to replace a fleet of VH-3 presidential helicopters ...
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Selex ES expands electronic warfare business
Selex ES's new electronic warfare equipment offerings have gained their first customers ...
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Israeli, US air forces kick off joint exercise
The Israeli and US air forces are carrying out a two-week joint exercise dubbed Juniper Stallion to improve interoperability ...