All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 168
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ANALYSIS: CAE team boosts RAAF tanker training
The Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of Airbus Defence & Space A330 multirole tanker transports, which it designates as KC-30As, have emerged as one of the Asia-Pacific’s most advanced tanker capabilities.
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AVALON: F-35 programme head lauds 2016 success, eyes lower costs
The head of the US Joint Programme Office (JPO) for the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft is upbeat about the aircraft’s progress, although certain risk areas remain.
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AVALON: Saab pushes Swordfish MPA for New Zealand
Saab believes its Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) system is well suited to replace New Zealand’s fleet of Lockheed Martin P-3C Orions.
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AVALON: Textron sees Asia-Pacific opportunities for Scorpion
Textron AirLand sees opportunities for its developmental Scorpion aircraft in Australia and Southeast Asia.
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AVALON: USMC touts F-35B as ‘killing machine’
The United States Marine Corps says that its three squadrons of Lockheed Martin F-35B fighters are performing well in exercises.
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AVALON: Dassault unveils 3D engineer training tool
Dassault has unveiled a virtual reality tool designed to help train engineers for its Falcon business jet family.
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AVALON: RAAF chief stresses power of networked capabilities
The chief of the Royal Australian Air Force has laid down a strategy for the next ten years that emphasises networked assets and joint capabilities.
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ANALYSIS: Australia updates its air force capabilities
Air Marshal Leo Davies, chief of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), leads one of the most modern – and capable – services in the Asia-Pacific region.
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AERO INDIA: New Delhi continues work on stealthy AMCA
India is forging ahead with its most challenging fighter programme, the development of its low-observable Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
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AERO INDIA: Saab talks up Gripen industrial opportunity
The Saab Gripen has appeared at the Aero India show for the first time since 2011, signalling the Swedish firm’s determination to win a planned Indian single-engined fighter deal.
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AERO INDIA: Tanker suppliers ready for new tender
Key suppliers in the niche air-to-air refueling segment are quietly preparing for a hoped-for Indian tanker competition.
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AERO INDIA: Lockheed powers up India F-16 pitch
Lockheed Martin is confident of securing new sales for the F-16, and claims that the type’s economies of scale and broad user base give the Block 70 variant an edge in New Delhi’s requirement for a single-engined fighter.
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AERO INDIA: IAI, DRDO working on unmanned naval Chetak project
IAI is working on project with India’s Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) to transform legacy Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Chetak Helicopters into unmanned aircraft that can be operated from ships.
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AERO INDIA: New Delhi set to sign off on A330 AEW&C platform
New Delhi’s Defence Research Development Organisation is awaiting final approvals for its Airbus A330-200 based Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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AERO INDIA: Boeing looks beyond Indian offset work
Boeing wants to help improve India’s aerospace industrial capabilities, as it further integrates the country into its supply chain.
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Murky AW101 delivery perplexes Indonesian defence officials
Jakarta will launch an investigation into the delivery of a Leonardo Helicopters AgustaWestland AW101 VVIP helicopter, part of a deal that was apparently cancelled.
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Camcopter wins Australian navy contract
The Schiebel S-100 Camcopter has won a Royal Australian Navy contract for an un-specified number of airframes.
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F-35 to make Australian debut at Avalon
The Lockheed Martin F-35 will make its Asia-Pacific air show debut at Air Show Australia at Avalon in late February.
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Asia-Pacific carriers prominent in Rolls bribery allegations
High-profile Asia-Pacific airlines feature prominently in the UK Serious Fraud Office's list of allegations against engine maker Rolls-Royce.