Defence

In focus

	FLIGHT TEST: Dassault's Rafale - the best and most complete aircraft our test pilot has ever flown
	Mission accomplished: German Eurofighters complete historic Baltic deployment
	The United Arab Emirates' military spending spree shows no sign of abating
	Global vision: Finmeccanica eyes more US business opportunities
	New thrust for Eurofighter Typhoon?
	Airbus details 'cautious optimism' that A400M will fly this year

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New sightings

	Mantis milestone: First flight for UK's new MALE model
	AW149 takes to the air in Italian debut
	Thailand's first Saab 340 gets alongside Gripen fighter
	Lynx effect: AgustaWestland flies first Wildcat
	Indian air force receives last UK-built Hawk AJT
	Sensor advance: Gripen Demo makes first flight with AESA radar
	Industry unveils Germany's first Eurohawk UAV
	G222 reborn: Afghanistan's first refurbished airlifter is delivered

Latest on Eurofighter Typhoon...

• Eurofighter companies land new support deals worth over >.4bn
• Selex: Eurofighter partners near agreement on AESA radar
• Dubai 09: Eurofighter making its mark in the Middle East

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Latest blogs

The DEW Line: Stephen Trimble offers his unique insight into the bizarre world of buying,selling and developing military and commercial aviation technology

• Road Trip: Dubai to Tel Aviv (via London)
• #DXB09: Sheikh rattles Aermacchi, gets rolled by F-22

Asian Skies: Flight's Asian team bring you all the latest news and debate from the Asian market

• VIDEO: China's "Top Gun" features the J-10 fighter
• VIDEO: China's J-10s join aerobatics team

The Flight Blog:The Flight team offer their take on the latest aviation news,giving you the quirkier stories from around the web

• Chinese Man Lives in Tokyo Airport, Blames ANA
• Friday the 13th Strikes Virgin Blue

On topic: AirSpace discussions

• Career changer
• RE: No interest in GTF for A320 unless offered through IAE: Leahy
• Ryanair Calls For Closure of Aviation Regulator's Office