Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 256
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SINGAPORE 2010: Embraer chasing large order from Asia for Super Tucanos
Embraer is in discussions with more than five countries in Asia Pacific with regards to buying the Embraer Super Tucano, which is both a trainer and light...
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SINGAPORE 2010: IAI unveils plans to convert used 767s into tanker-transports
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) aircraft conversion specialist Bedek has unveiled plans to launch a new tanker-transport for the global market based on...
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Opinion
Comment: Come on Europe, pool that fuel
European nations have already worked together to acquire pooled fleets of AEW aircraft and transports, so could tankers come next? ...
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NewsUSA okays Black Hawks for Taiwan, Beijing mulls sanctions
The USA has announced plans to go ahead with a $6.1 billion arms deal with Taiwan, including the sale of 60 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters ...
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Delays hit Boeing profits
Delays to its 787 and 747-8 programmes and higher costs on the 737-based airborne early warning and control programme hit Boeing hard last year, with corporate...
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South Korea eyes development of indigenous fighter and attack helicopter
The South Korean government has decided to fund a two-year study into the development of an indigenous KFX fighter and a Korea Attack Helicopter ...
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NewsRoyal Air Force showcases Tornado's Afghan versatility
The RAF's 31 Sqn has provided a rare insight into the operational tactics being employed by Tornado crews in Afghanistan ...
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NewsEuropean Defence Agency urges nations to back commercial air tanker service
European Union nations are being urged to address a critical capability shortfall by establishing a pooled fleet of air-to-air refuelling tankers ...
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NewsThai cabinet gives in-principle approval for order of six more Gripens
Thailand's cabinet will reserve funds in the nation's next budget to buy a second batch of fighter and AEW&C aircraft from Sweden ...
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Pretenders and contenders
Survivors of Israel's UAV showdown prove it takes a lot to win in a tough market
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SINGAPORE 2010: Asian fighter requirements continue to grow
What kind of fighter aircraft do Asian nations need? Talk of fourth and fifth generations is not always useful
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Military compassion helps Haiti
In-flows of food, medical supplies, construction equipment and military troops - mostly from Brazil, Canada and the USA - continued to pour into the rubble of Haiti's earthquake-battered capital at the end of last week.
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PICTURE: Boeing 747-8 chief pilot prepares for first flight
Boeing is in final preparations for the first flight of the 747-8 Freighter which will flown by 747 chief pilot Mark Feuerstein and the senior test pilot Tom Imrich.
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India issues RFI for refuelling tankers
India's defence ministry has issued a fresh request for information linked to its possible future purchase of six new in-flight refuelling aircraft, having...
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Boeing wins support contract for Australia's Wedgetails
Australia has given Boeing a five-year contract to support the country's Boeing 737-based Wedgetail airborne early warning and control system aircraft.
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PICTURES: Pakistan's navy receives second refurbished P-3 Orion
Lockheed Martin has delivered its second of seven refurbished P-3C maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft to the Pakistan navy ...
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Australia launches Afghan operations with Heron UAV
Australia's first leased Israel Aerospace Industries Heron unmanned air vehicle has arrived in Afghanistan ...
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PICTURE: Japan receives last Boeing KC-767 tanker
Japan has received its fourth and last KC-767 tanker/transport from US manufacturer Boeing ...
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NewsUK confirms plan to deploy 'new' Chinooks to Afghanistan
The UK Royal Air Force's newly introduced Chinook HC3 transports are being prepared for rotation through Afghanistan ...
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UK set to seal Nimrod R1 replacement deal
The UK Ministry of Defence will sign a contract within the next few weeks to replace its British Aerospace Nimrod R1 electronic intelligence aircraft ...