Defence Helicopters news – Page 268
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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 ...
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USAF invests to design new Tier II unmanned aircraft
The US Air Force plans to invest $18.5 million to develop a new, low-altitude unmanned air system called the Sand Dragon ...
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Indian air force seeks deal for C-17 transports
The Indian government has sent a letter of request to Washington over a possible future purchase of up to 10 C-17 transports ...