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Lockheed reports spike in F-35 flight-test activity
Lockheed Martin has reported a spike in flight activity for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme so far this year, despite having encountered a technical problem that kept some of its aircraft on the ground for between four and 15 days during March.
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Imagine that - thought-controlled computers are here today
When US Air Force major turned super-spy Mitchell Grant, aka Clint Eastwood, infiltrated the Soviet Union to steal a super-secret, Mach 6, Cold War-winning...
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UK orders Thales lightweight multi-role missiles for Lynx Wildcat
Thales UK has secured a 1,000-unit launch order to produce lightweight multi-role missiles for the Lynx Wildcat helicopter ...
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India to buy 65 HAL light combat helicopters
The Indian air force plans to buy 65 Hindustan Aeronautics light combat helicopters, with deliveries to start in 2013-14 ...
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Business briefs
India's Department of Space has been losing money on the sale of data from its remote sensing satellite constellation, according to India's comptroller and auditor general.
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South Africa accepts first five upgraded Rooivalks for operational use
The South African Air Force has accepted its first five of an eventual 11 upgraded Rooivalk Mk 1 combat support helicopters from Denel Aviation, having recently completed "a rigorous testing and evaluation programme" with the improved type.
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Market, technology for KC-390 coming into clearer focus
Embraer's KC-390 has reached the mock-up stage, bringing the airlifter's market and technology into clearer focus
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Repair shops prepare for growth in equipment overhaul
Maintaining components is a lucrative business even in saturated markets - if companies can provide high-value services
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Chile accepts first C-295 for anti-submarine role
The Chilean navy has taken delivery of its first C-295 anti-submarine warfare aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus Military ...
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Thomson Airways flight diverts to Athens following security alert
A Thomson Airways flight was diverted to Athens today following a security alert on the Boeing 757-200 aircraft, the airline has confirmed.
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Brazilian ambitions propel Embraer Defence Systems
A movie celebrating Brazilian military kit may have flopped, but Embraer Defence Systems takes the national mission seriously
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US naval aviation back on the rise
After its initial rise and fall, US naval aviation is again resurgent
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UPS 747 fire started in forward main deck: inquiry
Investigators have determined that the fire which brought down a UPS Boeing 747-400 freighter near Dubai probably started in the main cargo deck just forward...
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Waiting continues for Brazil’s F-X2 contract decision
The ongoing battle for the F-X2 fighter contract took another turn when Brazil inaugurated a new president in January
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LIBYA: Sweden sends Gripens to join Unified Protector
Sweden has deployed eight Saab Gripen fighters to Sigonella, Sicily in support of NATO's Operation Unified Protector ...
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Eurocopter vectors growth
A strategic North American deal gives EADS subsidiary three key benefits
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PICTURES: Italy's first T-346A trainer makes flight debut
Alenia Aermacchi has flown its first of a planned 15 T-346A jet trainers for the Italian air force ...
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UK details plans for Royal Wedding flypast
Seven RAF aircraft past and present will perform a flypast over Buckingham palace to mark the Royal Wedding on 29 April, the MoD says ...
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PICTURE: Bulgaria receives its last C-27J transport
Alenia Aeronautica has delivered the Bulgarian air force's third and final C-27J Spartan under a contract signed in 2006 ...