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NewsNorthrop Grumman outlines B-2 bomber enhancements as USAF reveals plan to also boost strike fleet with new aircraft design
High-energy laser weapons are a potential future upgrade for the Northrop Grumman B-2 bomber, which is expected to remain in service beyond 2050. Improved passive and active stealth techniques are also expected to be needed beyond 2020 to keep the type viable as a penetrating bomber, the company says.
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Target Taliban: Afghan air power
Renewed conflict in Afghanistan has seen NATO launch its largest air offensive since Kosovo, but with a focus on providing close air support to troops
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Reality rivalry: Military simulators
The past year has seen non-incumbents snatch key contracts in the military simulator market, as the pace of competition remains intense
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Collins to upgrade Thai C-130Hs
US company will partner local contractor in modernising up to 12 Hercules with air traffic management suite
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Northrop dusts down Pegasus UCAV
X-47A prototype to support manufacturer's risk-reduction efforts as it pursues US Navy's UCAS-D programme
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C-27J may win support role as Italy restructures military
Nation's air force to provide transport aircraft, helicopters to back Special Forces tasks
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Alenia Aeronautica tests the water for Sky-X's successor
Manufacturer assesses market for scaled-up unmanned combat air vehicle
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UK refines concept for UCAV strikes
MoD looks at chain of command for unmanned attack procedures, while BAE awaits new demonstrator contract