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DUBAI: UAE air combat debut hit by communications issues
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) detachment of Dassault Mirage 2000-9s and Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 60s returned last week from the country's air combat...
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NewsBoeing gets contract for second batch of P-8A Poseidons
The US Navy has awarded Boeing a contract to build a second lot of P-8A Poseidons anti-submarine warfare aircraft ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Strata structures itself into Gulf's premier aerospace manufacturer
Set up three years ago on a patch of desert next to the remote Al Ain airport as part of Abu Dhabi's strategy to create a home-grown aerospace sector, Mubadala-owned Strata has become as an aerostructures specialist to be reckoned with
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NewsIN FOCUS: MV-22 makes Dubai debut in bid for export deals
Bell Boeing is to give a debut Dubai appearance to the MV-22 Osprey, with securing a first export sale top of its priority list
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NewsIN FOCUS: Record numbers forecast for Dubai air show
This year's event will be the last at the current venue, but a strong international turnout will ensure it departs on a high
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Kaman to acquire Vermont Composites
Bloomfield, Connecticut-headquartered Kaman Aerospace is to acquire aerostructures firm Vermont Composites. Based in Bennington, Vermont, the composite...
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NewsFrom Albania to Afghanistan, US Army integrates lessons into latest Apache
On 2 November, Boeing delivered the first two of 690 AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopters to the US Army.
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Israel increases use of unmanned systems
Israel's air force will operate more unmanned air systems than manned platforms by 2030, according to an updated assessment ...
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NewsFinland launches fresh request for JASSM weapons
Finland has made a fresh request to arm its Boeing F-18C Hornet fighters with Lockheed Martin's AGM-158 JASSM cruise missile ...
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NewsUSA keen to discuss F-35 with India, report says
The USA is still interested in pitching the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to India ...
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NewsAustralia favours C-27J to replace Caribous
Australia has announced plans to replace its retired DHC-4 Caribous, with the Alenia Aeronautica C-27J favoured for the requirement ...
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Indonesia to acquire 24 used F-16s and nine C-295s
Indonesia has revealed plans to buy 24 ex-US Air National Guard F-16s and nine Airbus Military C-295 transports ...
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NewsDSCA notifies US Congress of possible India C-130J deal
India has requested the possible purchase of a second batch of Lockheed Martin C-130J transports for $1.2 billion ...
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NewsPICTURES: Hornets, Typhoons join Malaysian exercise
Australian F/A-18A Hornets and RAF Eurofighter Typhoons are taking part in exercise 'Bersama Lima' in Malaysia ...
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NewsBoeing self-funds F-15E production in anticipation of Saudi deal
Boeing is self-funding production of F-15E strike fighters in the expectation that Saudi Arabia may sign a contract at some point before November 2012, said chairman, president and chief executive Jim McNerney.
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NewsIN FOCUS: South Korea outlines strategy for indigenous fighter
South Korea's DAPA has outlined its ambitious plans to develop an indigenous, stealthy fighter by the early 2020s ...
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NewsUK eyes Apache modifications after Libyan experience
The British Army could incorporate several enhancements to its Apache AH1 attack helicopters using lessons learned from maritime operations off Libya ...
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NewsIAI outlines progress with Panther tiltrotor UAS
IAI will conduct customer demonstrations with its Panther tiltrotor unmanned air system in early 2012 ...
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NewsUK withdraws Sea King transports from Afghanistan
The UK has withdrawn its Royal Navy Westland Sea King HC4+ transport helicopters from operations in Afghanistan ...