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PICTURE: T-6B gets retro colours for US naval aviation centenary
Hawker Beechcraft has delivered a specially-painted T-6B trainer to support the centenary of US naval aviation in 2011 ...
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Tough choices: World Air Forces directory 2010
Flightglobal’s annual World Air Forces directory lists almost 54,000 military aircraft in use with 161 nations. Download your free copy now …
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Can Lockheed deliver on the Joint Strike Fighter dream?
Lockheed says that despite challenges, its F-35 programme is on track to meet operational requirements and international demand ...
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Business briefs
Israel Aerospace Industries is in negotiations with potential foreign joint-venture partners to extend its strategy for boosting unmanned air vehicle sales and enabling investment in new designs that may have no immediate market in Israel.
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French/UK working group to study UAV projects
A joint French/UK parliamentary working group has agreed to discuss increased co-operation in the unmanned air vehicle sector during 2011 ...
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Ecuador signs for 12 ex-South African Cheetahs
The Ecuadorian air force will acquire 12 ex-South African Air Force Cheetah C fighters under a deal with Armscor and Denel Aviation ...
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Israel's F-15Is get small diameter bombs
The Israeli air force has armed its Boeing F-15Is with the US manufacturer's small diameter bomb ...
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Denmark requests Seahawk helicopter buy
Denmark could buy 12 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters under a potentially $2 billion deal ...
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Laurentian to build MRO facility in upstate New York
Laurentian Aerospace plans to build a new heavy maintenance facility for widebody aircraft at Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York. The...
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CUTAWAY: Ultimate Survivor - OH-58 enters fifth decade stronger than ever
Bell's OH-58 Kiowa is entering its fifth decade stronger than ever and the US Army intends it to stay on the payroll until at least 2025 ...
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India signs Sensor Fused Weapon deal
The Indian air force is to receive more than 500 Sensor Fused Weapons from Textron Defense Systems ...
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DARPA, Boeing ink deal to expand A160 uses
Under a $12.8 million contract Boeing will adapt its A160T Hummingbird unmanned helicopter to carry signals intelligence (SIGINT) payloads and BAE Systems'...
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Alsalam to service Saudi F-15s
The Royal Saudi Air Force has contracted Alsalam Aircraft for the maintenance of its Boeing F-15 fleet ...
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Mitsubishi wins $2.3bn deal for 40 UH-60Js
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) will produce 40 Mitsubishi/Sikorsky UH-60J search and rescue helicopters for the Japan air self-defence force, replacing 40 existing UH-60Js that have been in service since 1991.
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Brazil to seek deal for A330 tankers
After issuing a request for proposals in September, the Brazilian air force's KC-X tanker/transport procurement has taken an unexpected turn. Despite having initially forecast the participation of at least three bidders, sources in Brasilia indicate that Airbus Military's A330 multi-role tanker/transport might be selected before the end of the year.
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Northrop offers South Korea M-scan radar for F-16s
Northrop Grumman is proposing a mechanically scanned radar for an F-16 upgrade programme in South Korea, marking a shift in its strategy for the emerging requirement.
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Local tensions to accelerate South Korean equipment plans
North Korea's increased belligerence could result in certain South Korean aircraft upgrade and acquisition programmes being accelerated ...
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PICTURE: Australia’s first F/A-18F squadron declared operational
Australia's first squadron of Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets has been declared operational ...