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AUSTRALIA TO EXPAND CIVILIAN UAV USE UNMANNED VEHICLES Australia's Queensland state government has launched its second unmanned air vehicle challenge,...
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USAF to provide facilities for private synthetic fuel development
Commercial synthetic fuel production and research into reducing the carbon dioxide output of the synthesis process could take place at the US Air Force's...
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NewsNew Zealand extends King Air B200 lease after delay in advanced trainers tender
Delays in the formulation of a tender for advanced trainers have led to the Royal New Zealand Air Force extending a lease on five Beechcraft...
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Supply chain tops concerns under new 787 plan
Repairing Boeing's global supply chain model remains the key concern for 787 programme managers under the latest revised schedule that delays first delivery...
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India, Russia iron out differences over multi-role transport aircraft
The Indian/Russian multirole transport aircraft project appears to be back on track, with Ilyushin Aviation replacing...
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How industry is responding to skill shortages
If the education system is not providing sufficient numbers of skilled engineers, can the industry draw up its own blueprint to solve the problem?
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USA opens talks for new air-launched anti-ballistic missile
The US military has begun talks with contractors to potentially acquire, after 2010, the first air-launched weapon for shooting down ballistic missiles,...
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NewsPICTURES: UK receives fifth C-17, as RAF fleet passes 40,000 flight hours
The UK Royal Air Force received its fifth Boeing C-17 strategic transport on 7 April, while confirming an intention to expand its fleet to eight aircraft ...
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New Zealand keen on Australia's Seasprite spares
New Zealand is keen to buy the spare parts that will become available from the sale of Australia's cancelled Kaman Aerospace SH-2G(A) Super Seasprite helicopters. Australia...
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PICTURE: UK Royal Air Force to receive fifth C-17 transport next week
The UK's fifth Boeing C-17 transport will arrive at its Brize Norton air base on 7 April ...
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Delays to New Zealand Air Force upgrade programmes
Unexpected problems encountered during a NZ$700 million ($562 million) upgrade to New Zealand's transport, cargo and surveillance aircraft will result in...
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Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney finalise plans for HPW3000 turboshaft
Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney will receive a contract during April to demonstrate the HPW3000 as a possible replacement for over 6,000 helicopter engines in US Army service ...
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Australia reaches agreement with Kaman on Super Seasprite cancellation
Australia has reached an agreement with Kaman on the cancellation of the country's Super Seasprite helicopter project, with the decision projected to result...
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US Navy to add synthetic radar to Goshawk, eyes T-45D
The US Navy is to add a synthetic radar function to some of its Boeing/BAE Systems T-45C Goshawks, as interest emerges for 180 more trainers ...
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NewsBoeing reveals new KC-X protest claim
Boeing's losing KC-767A tanker team has revealed a new protest claim focused on an issue used by the company's competitors last year to nullify a multi-billion...
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Double wins for France's ENAC and MIT at micro air vehicle competition
Four teams tied for first place in the best mission performance category for the 1st US-Asian assessment and demonstration...
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Latin America: military modernisation or arms race?
Military procurements in Latin America have sparked fears of a new arms race, led by Venezuela. But is it really a build-up or more a need to modernise ageing hardware?