Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 236
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NewsUncertainty for aerospace firms amid Middle East upheaval
The turmoil engulfing the Middle East could have knock-on effects for ongoing military tenders and aircraft deliveries according to defence contractors.
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Opinion
Comment: Embraer deserves to steer its own tanker
Nearly two years have passed since Embraer and the Brazilian air force formally launched the KC-390 tanker-transport ...
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Embraer submits KC-390 supplier recommendations to Brazilian air force
Embraer has submitted to the Brazilian air force a list of recommendations for suppliers of the engines, avionics, structural components and other systems for the KC-390 tanker/transport.
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UAE stops talks with Alenia Aermacchi on M-346 contract
Negotiations between the United Arab Emirates and Alenia Aermacchi over the possible sale of M-346 advanced jet trainers have stopped, with industry sources saying there is no word on when they might resume.
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PICTURE: IAI reveals 'Ghost' unmanned rotorcraft
Israel Aerospace Industries has shown defence minister Ehud Barak its new unmanned rotorcraft designs ...
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Embraer confirms interest in UK's basic trainer contest
Embraer confirms that its EMB-314 Super Tucano is a "feasible" candidate for the UK Royal Air Force's basic trainer requirement, with Elbit Systems a potential partner ...
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UK MoD criticised over Typhoon procurement
The UK Ministry of Defence has been sharply criticised by MPs over its management of equipment procurement programmes, describing it as being in a "cycle...
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PICTURE: South Africa weighs Dakota replacement options
The South African Air Force has yet to decide on a replacement strategy for its aged Douglas DC-3 Dakotas ...
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Quelling Australia's defence concerns
Australia's military is pursuing a radical expansion of its aviation capabilities - and a campaign to resolve acquisition issues
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NewsIndian navy issues maritime patrol, amphibian requests
The Indian navy has issued requests for information for a medium-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft and nine twin-engined multi-role amphibians ...
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PICTURE: UK squadron prepares for Nimrod R1 retirement
The RAF's 51 Sqn has given one of its Nimrod R1s special markings, as it moves within weeks of retiring the surveillance aircraft ...
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NewsPICTURES: Oldest Dominie trainer flown into retirement at Cosford
One of the RAF's recently-retired Dominie T1 trainers has been flown to its new home at the RAF Museum Cosford ...
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NewsPentagon budget request doubles-down on long range strike
The US military has proposed to jump-start development of new land- and sea-based bombers in the FY2012 budget ...
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NewsAERO INDIA: Boeing comment provokes combat aircraft debate
Saab believes its Gripen IN will make the shortlist in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft contest, despite a Boeing prediction ...
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Northrop reveals interest in new upgrade for RC-12X
Northrop Grumman has revealed interest by the US Army in a concept to upgrade the RC-12X fleet with a full motion video (FMV) payload.
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Southern Air to start replacing 747 Classics with 747-400SFs
US cargo carrier Southern Air has unveiled plans to start replacing its fleet of 14 747-200/300s with 747-400 converted freighters, with the first of the...
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NewsAERO INDIA: Uncertainty over MMRCA time-frame
India's highly-anticipated medium multi-role combat aircraft competition could be wrapped up by September, Indian air force chief PV Naik said at a press conference yesterday.
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NewsAERO INDIA: Boeing underlines Super Hornet's 'proven capability'
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet's proven combat capability and reduced total ownership costs are Boeing's key discriminators in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) competition, the company says ...