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NewsUSAF sticks to F-35 fleet requirements
The US Air Force's top civilian leader says that the service will not be backing away from its requirement to buy 1763 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike...
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NewsIsrael intercepts target rocket with David's Sling system
Israel has successfully tested its new long-range rocket interceptor system, scoring a direct hit on a target ...
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Israel working on low-observable UAV
The Israeli military is developing a large, classified unmanned air vehicle (UAV) with features consistent with stealthy aircraft designs, according to a...
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NewsUK weighing options for Apache attack helicopter upgrade
The British Army is considering options for a possible capability sustainment programme for its AH1 Apache attack helicopters ...
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NewsPICTURE: Upgraded Dutch C-130s in unique get-together
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has demonstrated its full fleet of four modernised Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transports together for the first time ...
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NewsFour bidders pursue UK maritime UAS deal
Four contractors have been invited to tender for an initially two-year requirement to provide the UK with a maritime unmanned air system capability ...
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KAI stake bid deadline pushed back to 17 December
The final bidding deadline for a 41.75% stake in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has been pushed back to 17 December.
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Eurocopter opens Perth support centre
Eurocopter has opened a support centre in Perth for helicopters used in offshore oil support operations.
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NewsUS Navy releases draft RFP for Presidential helicopter
The US Navy (USN) has released a new draft request for proposal (RFP) for the VXX Presidential helicopter replacement programme. A formal RFP should be released...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Simulation seen as key to cost-effective military training
As defence outlays start to shrink after a decade of growth, the US Department of Defense is exploring the increased use of flight-simulation technology to cut back on fuel costs and reduce the wear and tear on its aircraft fleet.
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NewsEurocopter sets its sights on Australian expansion
Eurocopter has opened a new centre in Perth, Western Australia to support the growing Eurocopter fleet of helicopters deployed in the booming resources industry in the state.
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ITT Exelis completes electromagnetic testing of Pakistan F-16s' EW pods
ITT Exelis has completed electromagnetic testing of the AN/ALQ-211 (V)9 for use aboard 41 Pakistan air force Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Long march ahead for Chinese naval airpower
Chinese television footage showing Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark fighter aircraft operating from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) aircraft carrier,...
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NewsChina starts flight operations from first aircraft carrier
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has started test flights onboard its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, with Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark...
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NewsIsraeli sources hail UAV contribution to Gaza operation
The eight-day conflict in Gaza brought Israel's use of unmanned air vehicles and intelligence sensors to a peak ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: GKN poised for transformaton in wake of Volvo Aero acquisition
With its £633 million ($1 billion) acquisition of Volvo Aero complete, GKN Aerospace has embarked on what appears to be a 15-month transformation, as it adds manufacturing jet engine components to its competence as a top-tier aerostructures supplier.
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Eurocopter promises to solve EC225 issues by February
Eurocopter chief executive Lutz Bertling has committed to returning the global EC225 fleet to unrestricted service by next February as operators continue...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Sweden acts smart to deliver 'complete air force'
At its peak military strength during the early years of the Cold War, Sweden boasted an inventory of about 1,000 combat aircraft, giving it one of the largest...
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NewsUK to launch Crowsnest AEW assessment in 2013
The UK will next year launch an assessment phase effort for a programme to replace its Sea King 7 surveillance helicopters ...
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Malaysia's NADI plans MRO business to support Malindo
Malaysia's National Aerospace and Defence Industries (NADI) conglomerate plans to launch a commercial maintenance, repair and overhaul business in 2013 to...