Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 252
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DoD acqusition strategy key for KC-X bidding process
The US Department of Defense is using the KC-X tanker contest to transform its troubled procurement model ...
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Australia requests deal for Shadow 200 UAS
Australia has requested the possible purchase of two Shadow 200 unmanned aircraft systems from US manufacturer AAI ...
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Comment: Anchors away
US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates stared down the air force and army over big acquisition deals. Now it looks like he's turning his formidable firepower on the navy and marines
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NewsAirbus demonstrates torpedo launch with C-295
Airbus Military has demonstrated the ability of the C-295 to launch torpedos against submarines ...
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RAF investigates Hercules wheels-up landing
The UK Royal Air Force is investigating the cause of a training mishap which has disrupted operations at its main air transport hub ...
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Poland to deploy C-295 to Afghanistan
The Polish air force is to permanently base one of its Airbus Military C-295 tactical transports in Afghanistan's Ghazni Province ...
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PICTURE: Chilean navy gets first of three C-295s
The Chilean navy has received its first of three Airbus Military C-295 maritime patrol aircraft ...
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Indian Coast Guard issues RFI for 30 helicopters
The Indian Coast Guard has issued requests for information (RFI) for 16 ship-borne helicopters and 14 shore-based helicopters.
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NewsPICTURES: Northrop offers Fire-X concept for unmanned resupply
Northrop will fly an unmanned version of the Bell 407 this year, as it pursues a potential resupply deal with the US Navy ...
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Kenya 737 crash probe highlights disparity between pilots
Pairing of a dominant captain and a reserved first officer on the crashed Kenya Airways Boeing 737-800 in Cameroon appears to have contributed to their poor...
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US Congress notified of potential C-17 sale to India
The US arms export agency has notified Congress that India could buy 10 Boeing C-17s in a deal valued at $5.8 billion. The notice by the Defense Security...
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USAF may shift to 'outcome-based' logistics, says Lockheed
Although the US Air Force wants to retake control of F-22 maintenance, details of the new policy remain unclear.
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Opinion
Comment: Will lightning strike twice for EADS?
Boeing, perhaps more than anyone, should be thankful its rival EADS decided to take one final shot at the KC-X tanker contract.
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This Week briefings
Cathay Pacific Airways and Virgin Atlantic are being scrutinised over possible price fixing on the London-Hong...
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NewsASH CLOUD: RAF suspends Typhoon flights after finding ash deposits
The UK Royal Air Force is investigating possible volcanic ash damage to several of its Eurofighter Typhoons which flew yesterday ...
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Sikorsky/Lockheed teaming on VXX may expand to CSAR-X
A new pact between Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin could also be are considering partnering for the US Air Force's revived competition...
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MRO USA: USAF shakes up MRO policy for C-17, F-22
After more than a decade the US Air Force makes a 'paradigm shift' in its outsourcing strategy for the C-17 and F-22
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NewsSource: CV-22 crash not caused by mechanical failure
The BellBoeing CV-22 crash in Afghanistan on 8 April was not caused by a mechanical failure,...
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Boeing secures a new order for 12 777s from an unidentified customer
Boeing has received an order for 12 777 aircraft from an unidentified customer, just weeks after stating it was in advanced discussions to secure new orders...