All articles by Stephen Trimble – Page 140
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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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NewsGeneral Atomics offers Sea Avenger for unmanned, carrier-based strike
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will offer the US Navy a carrier-based version of its jet-powered Predator C Avenger unmanned aircraft system ...
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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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Canada SMEs react to CSeries wake-up call
Bombardier's CSeries has cast a harsh light on local suppliers' competitiveness
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ATK gains new work on F-35 structures
Alliant Techsystems (ATK) will continue building skins and start supplying inlet ducts for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter under two new contracts...
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NewsGE, Rolls sweeten offer on F-35 alternate engine price
A transatlantic team has sweetened its price offer to the US Department of Defense seeking to keep alive a threatened alternate engine for the F-35 Joint...
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NewsRe-inspections ordered for 737 elevator tabs
The US FAA has ordered a second round of inspections on elevator tabs for Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft after a second in-flight vibration incident....
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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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EADS, Lockheed launch technology demonstration for OH-58 replacement
EADS North America and Lockheed Martin will modify three Eurocopter EC145s into technology demonstrators this year in advance of a potential competition...
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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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US Army strategy spurs debate on optionally piloted vehicles
A newly minted objective for the US Army to transform most of its manned helicopters into optionally piloted vehicles (OPV) must overcome scepticism, but the rotorcraft industry is eager to meet the potential upgrade demand.
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AVX reveals surprise bid for OH-58 replacement
AVX Aircraft is targeting helicopter and non-helicopter prime contractors to sell the Fort Worth, Texas-based start-up's coaxial rotor and dual ducted fan...
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Sikorsky targets third quarter for 250kt X2 flight
Sikorsky is targeting the third quarter to achieve the 250kt (460km/h) goal for its X2 high-speed prototype, after several delays in the flight-test programme.
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EADS to offer KC-45 tanker to US Air Force as prime contractor
EADS North America has informed the Department of Defense the company will compete for the KC-X tanker deal as a prime contractor against Boeing. The...
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US Army to add more A160s, gMAV air vehicles
The US Army will continue acquiring and fielding new types of unmanned air systems to meet immediate requirements, even as a long-term strategy takes shape to fill a void left by the cancellation of its Future Combat Systems programme.
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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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Sikorsky, Lockheed join forces for revamped Marine One deal
Sikorsky has allied with previous rival Lockheed Martin for the USMC's revamped Marine One/VXX deal ...
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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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NewsUS lawmakers push for back-up plans after F-35 cost increases
US lawmakers have urged military officials to increase spending on fourth-generation fighters amid concerns over the F-35 programme ...