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AnalysisANALYSIS: Partners' financial worries hang heavy over F-35 programme
Belt-tightening by various F-35 partner nations could have big implications for the Joint Strike Fighter programme, but the pressure could be eased by new customers signing up - provided prices are kept in check
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AnalysisANALYSIS: A400M to get new name as first delivery draws near
The wait for the newly renamed A400M is almost over, with the first production example within weeks of its flight debut
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NewsIN FOCUS: Special-mission helicopter manufacturers prepare to do battle
In innovation terms, helicopter manufacturers have hit a rich vein of form in the past few years. But what are the commercial prospects for their cutting-edge designs?
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NewsIN FOCUS: China awaits fighter export breakthrough
Despite ongoing efforts, China has yet to become a serious player in the lucrative military aircraft export market
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NewsUS Northern Command halts C-130 fire fighting flights after deadly crash
US Northern Command has placed an operational hold on all military flights of Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped Lockheed Martin C-130 aircraft...
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NewsLockheed: F-16 OEM experience brings technical certainty to upgrade customers
Lockheed Martin says that its experience as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) gives it a decisive edge over would be competitors in upgrading older...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Interview with Boeing Defense’s Dennis Muilenburg
In spite of a challenging defence environment at home, Boeing Defense, Space, Security sees big opportunities to grow its business beyond the USA. The unit...
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NewsUTC resolves charges on 576 arms export violations
United Technologies (UTC) must pay $75 million in penalties to settle a total of 576 arms export violations involving thousands of illegal technology transfers...
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NewsPICTURE: TAI rolls out Turkey's first Hurkus trainer
Turkish Aerospace Industries has rolled out the first prototype of its Hurkus trainer, expected to fly in April 2013 ...
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NewsPoland orders five more C295 transports
Warsaw has signed a $262 million deal to increase its air force fleet of C295 medium transports to 16 aircraft ...
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NewsEurocopter in 'advanced' talks for launch of SAR EC175
Although the initial batch of EC175s will be delivered in a configuration for transport work in the oil and gas sector, Eurocopter is actively pushing the...
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NewsSweden signs new support deals for Gripen fleet
Saab has secured contracts worth $520 million to support operations with the Swedish air force's Gripen fighters through 2016 ...
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NewsBoeing set to deliver six QF-16 target drones before year’s end
Boeing is scheduled to deliver six QF-16 target drones to the US Air Force before the end of the year, a senior company official says. "We will be...
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NewsRIAT organisers get ready for bumper show
With this year's Royal International Air Tattoo less than two weeks away, we preview the show's expected highlights ...
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NewsEurocopter continues NH90 talks with cash-strapped nations
Eurocopter is continuing discussions with Greece, Portugal and Spain to resolve doubts over outstanding NH90 orders ...
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NewsPICTURES: MBDA sharpens Spear missile design for F-35 integration
MBDA has unveiled a UK-developed design for a new air-to-surface missile suitable for internal carriage by the Lockheed Martin F-35 ...
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NewsAustralia’s Tiger attack helicopters grounded again for cockpit fumes
Australia has grounded its Eurocopter Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the second time in two months after fumes were again detected in the aircraft's...
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NewsKC-390 partnership may signal coalescing of earlier agreement
Boeing has agreed to partner with Embraer on its KC-390 tanker-transport programme; the move may be a sign that a broader agreement signed earlier in April...
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NewsMBDA completes Meteor test campaign, launches production
MBDA has completed live firing test activities with its Meteor air-to-air missile, and will start deliveries to the UK in late 2012 ...
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NewsBoeing, Embraer sign MoU for KC-390 cooperation
Boeing and Embraer have agreed to collaborate on marketing and developing technologies for the latter's KC-390 transport/tanker ...