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China navy eyes new aircraft in modernisation plan
China's navy plans to accelerate the purchase and development of a new generation of aircraft as part of a long-term modernisation plan aimed at boosting...
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E-2D seeks to regain budget support from Congress
The US Navy Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye programme is taking steps to prevent a repeat of major budget cuts imposed last year by the US Congress,...
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Taiwan tries to expedite Black Hawk purchase
Taiwan's defence ministry has set aside an initial $230 million from its latest budget to purchase 60 Sikorsky...
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South Korea begins study into attack helicopter requirement
South Korea has begun a study into its attack helicopter requirement, with the country deciding between an indigenous AH-X development programme and an international...
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NewsUSAF selects datalink to bridge communications gap between F-22 and F-35
The US Air Force has cleared a five-year upgrade project to allow the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor to communicate with other stealthy - and perhaps some...
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NewsBrazilian Air Force signs deal launching Embraer KC-390 tanker-transport
Embraer today launched a jet-powered military tanker-transport with a new contract from the Brazilian Air Force signed on the opening day of the Latin American Aerospace and Defense exhibition in Rio de Janeiro.
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NewsLAAD: Lockheed and Russians see new hope for FX-2 fighter deal
Current economic conditions could force the Brazilian Air Force to redefine and delay the FX-2 contract decision, with the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter potentially re-emerging as a viable competitor.
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Opinion
Comment: Gates opens door to US military reform
Can the US Secretary of Defense's spending attack on the military-industry complex succeed where predecessor Donald Rumsfeld's failed? This could be the perfect moment for change
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NewsBoeing to see lower 777 rate after June 2010
Boeing will slash production of the 777 next year due to weakening demand. The monthly production rate for the 777 will decline from seven to five...
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IAI releases details of maritime Heron UAV
Israel Aerospace Industries has released new details about the configuration of its maritime patrol-configured Heron unmanned air vehicle. To be employed...
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NewsPICTURES: First AW139 delivered for FB Heliservices training deal
FB Heliservices of the UK has accepted the first of two AW139s which will support search and rescue training for an AgustaWestland export customer ...
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Turkey to decide in June between AW149, 'T-70' Black Hawk
Turkey expects to make a decision in its general purpose helicopter contest in June, having increased its cross-service requirement from 78 to 115 aircraft....
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Aero Vodochody and Sikorsky unite to explore European co-operation
Sikorsky and Aero Vodochody have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore aerospace industry co-operation in central and eastern Europe.
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USA proposes structural change for tactical air fleet
US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has proposed the most sweeping changes to the nation's airpower capability since the end of the Cold War. His plan could...
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NewsItalian budget crunch threatens AMX fleet
A funding shortage could see the Italian air force cut its strike and training aircraft fleets, and hurt future procurement activities, the service says ...
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PICTURE: First Lockheed C-130J for USAFE arrives in Ramstein
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first C-130J tactical transport to be permanently assigned to a US Air Forces in Europe squadron ...
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Italy continues air response to devastating earthquake
The Italian authorities are continuing a major earthquake response effort involving multiple helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft ...
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Lockheed proposes funding plan for air-launched Patriot missile
Lockheed Martin has proposed a $137 million plan to develop and integrate an air-launched version of the MIM-104 Patriot advanced capability-3 (PAC-3) missile...
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US military launches bidding war for small UAS contract
The US Navy and US Marine Corps have launched bidding for a new fleet of small, long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems, with as many as 11 different competitors...