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PICTURES: Leonardo test fires Sidewinder from M-346
Leonardo has continued the development work on the attack variant of its M-346 trainer with the successful test firing of a Raytheon AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missile from the platform.
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USAF finds F-35 maintainers outside A-10 fleet
The US Air Force no longer needs to rob its A-10 fleet’s maintainers to support the incoming Lockheed Martin F-35As, according to a Congressional report.
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AIA calls Congress to strengthen Ex-Im bank
The head of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) praised Republican lawmakers’ efforts on new tax legislation while encouraging the more radical Tea Party contingent to back down from their attack on the US Export-Import Bank.
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Lebanon to receive MD530Gs, ScanEagles from USA
Lebanon is to receive MD Helicopters MD530Gs and Boeing Insitu ScanEagle unmanned air vehicles as part of a new military assistance package from the USA. Announced by the US embassy in Beirut on 13 December, the deal is worth more than $120 million.
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Pentagon OKs limited F-35 testing before modifying jets
The Pentagon’s top weapons tester intends to approve limited testing on the Lockheed Martin F-35 while the programme office waits for modifications needed to begin the fighter’s full initial operational test and evaluation.
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NewsEurofighter powers up Typhoon production for Kuwait
Kuwait's future fleet of Typhoons remains on track for introduction from 2019, with the first major parts now in production by the Eurofighter partner companies.
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NewsElbit lands Israeli Hercules training deal
Elbit Systems is to provide the Israeli air force with flight simulation services to support operations with its Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules tactical transports until 2030.
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Israeli navy shifts focus to VTOL UAV
Israel's navy plans to operate vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned air vehicles from its new Saar 6 corvettes, with the selected type to be used in conjunction with an incoming fleet of Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawk maritime helicopters.
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Fresh upgrade boosts Colombia's Kfir fleet
Israel Aerospace Industries has upgraded the Colombian air force's Kfir fighters to its latest C-60 standard, enabling the type to carry an expanded range of weapons and sensors.
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Australian 'Classic' Hornets to fill Canada capability gap
Canberra has confirmed that it will sell 18 Boeing F/A-18 A/B Hornet fighters to Canada for an undisclosed amount.
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Canada announces open fighter competition with caveats
Canada will hold an open competition to replace its aging CF-18 fighter fleet, but sent a firm warning to any company who might try to hurt Canadian business.
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ANALYSIS: Pride of place for Memphis Belle
It’s not easy for a new aviation-themed attraction to impress the town of Dayton, Ohio, where the official motto is ‘Birthplace of Aviation’.
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Qatar formalises deal for 24 Eurofighters
Qatar has entered a deal to obtain 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters just days after confirming an order for 12 additional Dassault Rafales.
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Northrop Grumman targets later phase of Next Gen Jammer
With Raytheon’s lock on the first increment of the US Navy’s Next Generation Jammer, a mid-band frequency jammer, Northrop Grumman is seeking the low- and high-band jamming pod awards.
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Damaged F-22 makes comeback after six-year repair job
A Lockheed Martin F-22 grounded since a trainee pilot’s error led to a crash landing in May 2012 could be ready to return to service next March after a nearly six-year-long repair job, according to a new US Air force document.
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FESTIVE QUIZ: Can you outsmart Uncle Roger?
The festive season, yet again, inspires a little verse. The skies are dark, the snow is deep, it couldn’t be much worse! But no, fear not! ‘Tis end of year, not really end of days – and through the gloom a beacon shines, to guide us through the haze. Red ...
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Congress puts confidence in new A-10 wings
A third of the US Air Force’s Fairchild-Republic A-10 Warthog fleet is riding on pending funding from Congress, with money for new wings expected in both the fiscal year 2018 defence policy and appropriations bills.
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NewsIsrael declares its F-35I fleet combat-ready
The Israeli air force on 6 December declared its Lockheed Martin F-35I "Adir" combat aircraft as having achieved initial operational capability.
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NewsQatar adds a dozen more Rafales to order
Qatar will operate a future fleet of 36 Dassault Rafale fighters, having signed an option to boost a previous commitment for 24 of the type.
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Northrop proposes canister-launched UAV for E/A-18 upgrade
Northrop Grumman is partnering with composites manufacturer VX Aerospace on a canister-launched unmanned air vehicle that could fly on the US Navy’s updated Boeing E/A-18G Growler.