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NewsPICTURES: Eurofighter reveals Typhoon development options for Middle East
The Eurofighter consortium is developing a roadmap for the Typhoon that it believes will offer potential customers in the Middle East options to greatly enhance the type's capabilities.
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ATK eyes modified gunship market
ATK is moving into the business of modifying military aircraft as gunships after signing a contract with Jordan ...
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Brazilian president confirms new slip to F-X2 fighter decision
President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil says a decision about the air force's F-X2 fighter procurement will be delayed by several more months ...
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NewsThailand's first six Gripens arrive in Asia
Thailand has received its first six of 12 Saab Gripen C/D fighters, following the delivery of the aircraft to an airbase in the southern Surat Thani province. It is the first Asian country to operate the Swedish type.
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Embraer confirms interest in UK's basic trainer contest
Embraer confirms that its EMB-314 Super Tucano is a "feasible" candidate for the UK Royal Air Force's basic trainer requirement, with Elbit Systems a potential partner ...
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Elbit brings new colour to head-up display
Elbit Systems is working on a new colour scheme for data presented by its ANVIS heads-up helmet-mounted display to help helicopter pilots keep their eyes on the outside world even in unusual situations.
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Northrop: Global Hawk not slowing down even with cuts
The US Air Force's decision to halve its order of Block 40 RQ-4 Global Hawks is not expected to stop or even slow down the production line, says manufacturer...
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UK MoD criticised over Typhoon procurement
The UK Ministry of Defence has been sharply criticised by MPs over its management of equipment procurement programmes, describing it as being in a "cycle...
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F-35 slowdown shifts focus to F-16 service life
As concerns grow that the US Air Force is losing its air-power edge over potential rivals, the service's leadership has decided that hundreds of its oldest Lockheed Martin F-16s can remain in service for nearly 10 more years with minimal investment.
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NewsPICTURE: Libyan pilots flee to Malta in armed Mirage F1s
Two Libyan Arab Air Force Dassault Mirage F1 fighters landed at Malta international airport on 21 February armed with unguided rocket pods ...
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PICTURE: South Africa weighs Dakota replacement options
The South African Air Force has yet to decide on a replacement strategy for its aged Douglas DC-3 Dakotas ...
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NewsVIDEO: Royal Navy supporters fight to save Commando Helicopter Force
The UK Royal Navy's Sea King-equipped Commando Helicopter Force is at risk due to spending cuts, claims an internet lobby ...
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Quelling Australia's defence concerns
Australia's military is pursuing a radical expansion of its aviation capabilities - and a campaign to resolve acquisition issues
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NewsEmbraer deepens ties with India defence market
Embraer ceremonially unveiled the first of three new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) test aircraft ordered by the Indian government as the Brazilian manufacturer continues to deepen ties with New Dehli.
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NewsIndian navy issues maritime patrol, amphibian requests
The Indian navy has issued requests for information for a medium-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft and nine twin-engined multi-role amphibians ...
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Australian aerospace targets international appeal
Australia's aerospace industry has benefited from niche focus and government support as it seeks to establish itself on the world stage
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Quickstep's perfect timing
Breakthrough JSF deal and move to Sydney come five years after composite pioneer's IPO
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This Week briefing
Bombardier delivered 58 fewer aircraft during its 2010-11 fiscal year compared with the year before, but remains confident its fundamentals are strong in the long term for both the business and commercial aircraft markets
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PICTURE: UK squadron prepares for Nimrod R1 retirement
The RAF's 51 Sqn has given one of its Nimrod R1s special markings, as it moves within weeks of retiring the surveillance aircraft ...
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EADS's German stakeholding under discussion in Berlin
The German government is this week expected to discuss a proposal that would see it buy a 15% stake in Airbus parent EADS: 7.5% from a consortium of German banks and 7.5% from Daimler, which would retain a 7.5% stake.