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Northrop Grumman threatens to no-bid KC-X deal
Northrop Grumman has escalated its efforts to pressure Pentagon officials to make major changes to the criteria for evaluating bids for the KC-X tanker contract.
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ExpressJet’s CEO Ream jumps to American
Long-time chief of US regional carrier ExpressJet Jim Ream is moving to American Airlines 1 January to become the carrier's VP of Maintenance and Engineering....
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Malaysia eyes airborne early warning fleet
Malaysia's air force has invited companies to discuss a long-standing airborne early warning requirement, although industry sources say budget constraints...
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Indian air force suffers another Su-30MKI loss
An Indian air force Sukhoi Su-30MKI multi-role supersonic fighter crashed near the Pokhran range in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan on 30 November....
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Elbit Systems unveils Star laser-guided rocket
Elbit Systems has unveiled a new laser-guided rocket that is under review by military helicopter operators in Israel and the USA ...
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RAF Typhoon, VC10 damaged in 'minor incident' on Falklands
An investigation has been launched after two RAF aircraft were damaged while training near the Falkland Islands ...
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NewsPICTURES: RAF Merlins fly first Afghan sortie
The UK Royal Air Force's AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 transport helicopters have begun supporting coalition operations in Afghanistan. The type flew its first...
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NewsIAI, EADS discuss adapting A320 for airborne early warning
European airframer has change of heart after Elta approach
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Core route to a new market
Military specialist Rockwell Collins is taking on the big guns in civil simulation systems
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DARPA re-thinks aircraft acquisition and operations with Vulture
An aircraft that stays airborne for five years - that is the plan for the US defence research department, and one that could change operational outlooks forever
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Working Week: Keeping up the UAV standards
After dreams of flying Phantoms were unsuccessful, Nigel Breyley joined the Royal Navy. He later landed the role of flight standards manager with UK technology company Qinetiq, where he is an authority on unmanned air vehicles
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NewsPICTURE: India's first Tejas trainer makes flight debut
The first two-seat trainer prototype of India's Tejas light combat aircraft has made its 30min flight debut ...
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NewsAirbus targets ‘week 50’ for first flight of A400M
Airbus Military says its first A400M transport could make its delayed flight debut in early- to mid-December ...
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UK signs new equipment deals to improve Chinook fleet
The UK Ministry of Defence has placed two new contracts intended to enhance the operational performance of its Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC2/2A transport helicopters.
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Malaysia's air force revives competition for maritime patrol aircraft
Malaysia is resuming its efforts to buy maritime patrol aircraft, but this time with a greatly reduced budget, say industry sources.
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Rafael unveils new long-range Spike missile
Israeli arms developer Rafael has disclosed the existence of a new version of its Spike missile, with more than three times the range of previous variants.
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Israeli industry welcomes F-35 weapons agreement, but demands more
Israeli industry officials will continue pushing for a larger role in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme, after winning a key victory...
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NewsPICTURE: Qatar accepts first AW139 military helicopter
Qatar has accepted its first of 18 AW139 multi-mission helicopters, continuing its air force's equipment transformation ...
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NewsAustralia approves first purchase of Joint Strike Fighters
Australia has approved the acquisition of an initial batch of 14 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, with its first aircraft due to be delivered...