All articles by Stephen Trimble – Page 146
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Mil returns to Mi-26 as basic platform for heavylift helicopter
Russian helicopter-maker Mil has selected the Mi-26 design as the foundation for building a next-generation heavylift machine.
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Boeing expects further EA-18G Growler order from US Navy
Boeing is increasingly confident that the US Navy will award a follow-on order for more EA-18G Growlers, even as the programme begins the first two years...
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Northrop Grumman threatens to no-bid KC-X deal
Northrop Grumman has escalated its efforts to pressure Pentagon officials to make major changes to the criteria for evaluating bids for the KC-X tanker contract.
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Elbit Systems unveils Star laser-guided rocket
Elbit Systems has unveiled a new laser-guided rocket that is under review by military helicopter operators in Israel and the USA ...
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Rafael eyes Stunner interceptor as successor to Python, Derby missiles
Israeli manufacturer Rafael confirms that its Stunner interceptor could be adapted for future air-to-air applications ...
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NewsIAI, EADS discuss adapting A320 for airborne early warning
European airframer has change of heart after Elta approach
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DARPA re-thinks aircraft acquisition and operations with Vulture
An aircraft that stays airborne for five years - that is the plan for the US defence research department, and one that could change operational outlooks forever
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Rafael unveils new long-range Spike missile
Israeli arms developer Rafael has disclosed the existence of a new version of its Spike missile, with more than three times the range of previous variants.
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Israeli industry welcomes F-35 weapons agreement, but demands more
Israeli industry officials will continue pushing for a larger role in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme, after winning a key victory...
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US Navy starts up sense and avoid project for UAVs
US Navy researchers have announced a new contract aimed at developing a "sense and avoid" system that would allow unmanned air vehicles to fly in airspace...
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Dubai 09: UAE hosts first mock dogfights for F-22, Typhoon, Rafale
The United Arab Emirates not only attracted the Lockheed Martin F-22 to the Dubai air show, but also staged perhaps the first mock dogfights between F-22s, Dassault Rafales and Eurofighter Typhoons.
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Dubai 09: Mubadala, Boeing sign development pact
Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Development and Boeing today announced signing an agreement to work together on future aerospace technology projects. The...
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Dubai 09: UAE joint venture moves forward despite no Rafale order
A United Arab Emirates order for a new fleet of French-made fighters remains on hold, but an Abu Dhabi-based joint venture created in anticipation of such...
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Dubai 09: Jetaire announces first sale for fuel inerting system
Saudi Arabian conglomerate Dallah Albaraka has become the first customer for a new product that prevents auxiliary aircraft fuel tanks from igniting. Jetaire...
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NewsDubai 09: UAE widens surveillance plans, signs for Erieye 340s
The United Arab Emirates has widened plans to develop a top-end airborne surveillance fleet, signing one major new deal for airborne early warning and dropping...
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Dubai 09: UAE sets sights on ASTOR
Raytheon's airborne standoff radar (ASTOR) appears to have attracted serious interest from the United Arab Emirates' weapons buyers. The UK's principal...
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Dubai 09: UAE-designed UAV almost ready to fly
A United Arab Emirates company making an ultra-long-range unmanned air vehicle plans to achieve first flight in three months. Ali Al Dhaheri, general...
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Dubai 09: Eurocopter Tiger makes Dubai air show debut
The Eurocopter Tiger is making its belated debut in the Gulf region with a series of flying displays at the show this week.
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Atlantic crossing
Finmeccanica's $5bn acquisition of DRS gave it a strategic partner in the US defence market. Hs it been worth it?
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Italians re-discover America
Finmeccanica's drive into the US defence sector was boosted with an air force G222 contract. But will that lead to greater things?