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Selex: Eurofighter partners near agreement on AESA radar
The four Eurofighter partner nations are moving towards an agreement to integrate an active electronically scanned array radar with the type ...
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Dubai 09: UAE joint venture moves forward despite no Rafale order
A United Arab Emirates order for a new fleet of French-made fighters remains on hold, but an Abu Dhabi-based joint venture created in anticipation of such...
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NewsDubai 09: UAE widens surveillance plans, signs for Erieye 340s
The United Arab Emirates has widened plans to develop a top-end airborne surveillance fleet, signing one major new deal for airborne early warning and dropping...
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Dubai 09: UAE signs for two Saab 340-based early warning aircraft
Saab has received of a roughly $218 million contract to supply the UAE with two airborne early warning aircraft ...
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NewsDubai 09: UAE signs deal for 25 PC-21 trainers
Pilatus has won a more than $490 million contract to provide the United Arab Emirates with a PC-21-based pilot training system ...
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Dubai 09: UAE sets sights on ASTOR
Raytheon's airborne standoff radar (ASTOR) appears to have attracted serious interest from the United Arab Emirates' weapons buyers. The UK's principal...
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NewsChina to complete J-10 development before launching fifth-generation fighter
China's main priority is to work on and unveil an upgraded version of its Chengdu Aircraft J-10 fighter, with the development of a fifth-generation fighter...
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Dubai 09: Dassault says UAE decision on Rafale fighters not close
Discussions are ongoing between Dassault Aviation and the United Arab Emirates on the possible sale of 60 Rafale fighters, with the company unable to say...
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Dubai 09: China eyes international military market
China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (stand W110), which markets China-made military aviation products globally, is in talks with several...
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Atlantic crossing
Finmeccanica's $5bn acquisition of DRS gave it a strategic partner in the US defence market. Hs it been worth it?
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Italians re-discover America
Finmeccanica's drive into the US defence sector was boosted with an air force G222 contract. But will that lead to greater things?
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Quick reaction
Italy's air force is making rapid progress with the phasing-in of its fleet of Eurofighter Typhoons in a move to strengthen air defence
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Dubai 09: Aerotest shows Aero-bag concept for engine storage
Aerotest (stand W536) is at the show promoting its water vapour-resistant Aero-bag concept, which it says could be used by the UAE air force to safely store...
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Dubai 09: Northrop finally delivers MESA radar
Northrop Grumman will finally deliver the multi-role electronically scanned array (MESA) radar later this month after a three-year delay, but is already...
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PICTURES: Thai AEW aircraft makes debut flight alongside Gripen fighter
Thailand's Saab 340-based airborne early warning and control aircraft has made its first flight in Sweden ...
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PICTURES: UK's first Merlin helicopter arrives in Afghanistan
The Royal Air Force has deployed its first AW101 Merlin HC3 transport helicopter to support operations in Afghanistan ...
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Dubai 09: Lockheed adds probe to F-16 to attract India
Lockheed Martin is to add an all-new capability for the F-16 specifically to entice a massive order by the Indian air force. Lockheed has designed...
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Dubai 09: Lockheed set to close Egypt F-16 sale
Lockheed Martin confirms that talks with Egypt to buy a seventh batch of F-16s are in the final stage of negotiations and a contract is expected imminently....
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Flight International cover competition 2009
Last year's winner was Begemont's spectacular image of a Russian air force Sukhoi Su-27 (top left) while the 2007 cover competition champion was boxer 03's...
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PICTURES: AgustaWestland's AW149 makes flight debut
AgustaWestland has performed the 20min first flight of its prototype AW149 medium twin helicopter ...