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USAF crew faulted for Ellsworth B-1B crash
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
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KAI works to sell updated FA-50s to existing customers
Korea Aerospace Industries is focused on the potential to expand FA-50 fleets with existing customers in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
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Greece to acquire up to 40 F-35s
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
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US, Canadian fighters intercept Russian and Chinese bombers off Alaska
The joint North American Aerospace Defense Command dispatched fighter aircraft from both the USA and Canada on 24 July to intercept a combined flight of bombers from Russia and China operating in international airspace around Alaska.
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Leonardo modifying AW09 light-single for Royal Navy Proteus demonstrator
Leonardo Helicopters has based its initial Proteus uncrewed technology demonstrator on the AW09 light-single, FlightGlobal can reveal.
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GE Aerospace to overhaul, upgrade engines on new USAF 'Doomsday' jets
GE Aerospace will overhaul and upgrade the GEnx-2B engines that power the Boeing 747-8I aircraft that will be converted into the US Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC).
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Lockheed aeronautics boss details F-35 delivery ramp-up plan
Lockheed Martin’s aeronautics chief is upbeat about the resumption of F-35 deliveries following a long pause, as it also looks to boost production of the F-16V.
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Bell anticipates formal start of FLRAA acquisition ‘any day’
Known in Pentagon lingo as Milestone B, the decision by US Army procurement authorities will formally launch a programme of record to acquire Bell’s next-generation tiltrotor, formerly known as the V-280.
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Slow F404 deliveries impact Tejas Mk-1A programme
India’s state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is grappling with delays in deliveries of GE Aerospace F404-IN20 engines for the Tejas Mk-1A fighter.
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Boeing to deliver Qatari F-15QAs at the conclusion of Farnborough air show
Boeing is flying four of the twin-engined fighter jets in displays at the UK’s Farnborough international air show, after which the aircraft will be turned over to the Qatari air force for delivery to Doha.
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Embraer confirms Paraguay order for six Super Tucanos
Embraer Defense & Security has dislcosed an order for six of the company’s A-29 Super Tucano light-attack turboprop aircraft.
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RTX touts Stormbreaker progress and importance of evolving capabilities
An RTX executive suggests the deployment ofthe Stormbreaker precision-guided bomb is going well, and outlines how industry must react to rapidly evolving adversary capabilities.
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New prototype will give Turkey’s Kaan a boost in late 2025
The new leader of Turkish Aerospace suggests that testing with the developmental Kaan fighter will likely gain steam from late 2025, as the company also looks at the next potential variant of the Hurjet advanced jet trainer.
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Pratt & Whitney preparing to test simplified TJ150 engine with eye toward rapid production
With the aim of offering a small jet engine capable of rapid, large-scale production, propulsion supplier Pratt & Whitney is preparing to test a redesigned version of its TJ150 turbojet that boasts dramatically fewer components and a simplified assembly process.
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Antonov, Boeing in pact to explore collaboration areas
Boeing and Antonov have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore ways to work together on defence projects.
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Leonardo Helicopters UK boss outlines ambition for Yeovil expansion
Leonardo Helicopters’ UK plant in Yeovil could end up building four different military rotorcraft types if the ambitions of its managing director are realised.
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Hanwha Aerospace looks to join engine big leagues
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace is poised to play a key role in the nation’s next aerospace endeavour: the creation of an indigenous fighter engine.
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Lockheed resumes delivery of new F-35s after year-long pause
After a nearly year-long pause, the Pentagon has begun accepting new F-35 fighters from Lockheed Martin, despite ongoing issues certificating the latest technical configuration of the stealth aircraft.
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GE Aerospace and Kratos partner on low-cost engine for small uncrewed jets
GE Aerospace and Kratos have teamed up to deliver a new turbofan engine to power a novel generation of small, uncrewed military aircraft.
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Leonardo announces M-346 Block 20 upgrades
Leonardo is working on a series of updates for the M-346 advanced jet trainer aimed at enhancing its core training function, as well as improving its combat capabilities.