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US Air Force to hold light attack experiment this summer
The US Air Force is planning a light attack aircraft experiment at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico this summer, marking the service’s first step to introduce a new, low-cost fighter.
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Northrop changes JSTARS leadership after grounding aircraft
Northrop Grumman has changed leadership at its JSTARS sustainment facility after the US Air Force grounded almost a quarter of the E-8C fleet for inspection.
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Aeronautics producing 'hundreds' of armed Orbiter 1Ks
Israel's Aeronautics Defense Systems has secured substantial orders for its armed Orbiter 1K unmanned air system, according to deputy chief executive Dany Eshchar.
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NewsTurkey's Aselsan receives T70 prototype
Aselsan has received an S-70i Black Hawk helicopter from Sikorsky subsidiary PZL Mielec, ahead of work to integrate a new cockpit developed for Ankara’s Turkish utility helicopter programme (TUHP).
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NewsCamcopter buyer orders PicoSAR payloads
Leonardo has built on its recent sales success with the French military by adding another contract for its unmanned air system-carried PicoSAR surveillance payload.
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UK extends RWUAS activity with Leonardo
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a two-year contract extension with Leonardo to continue research and development into a rotary wing unmanned air system (RWUAS) for use during maritime operations.
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Next-gen tanker must be survivable, not stealthy
The US Air Force’s KC-Z tanker may not be stealthy, but should be persistent and able to change its waveform signature management, according to the service’s head of aur mobililty command.
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NewsH125 order continues ETPS fleet renewal
The UK’s Qinetiq-run Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) has placed a roughly £15 million ($18.4 million) order for four H125s with Airbus Helicopters.
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AW139 bid for Huey replacement kicks off with a glitch
Boeing and Leonardo’s joint bid for the US Air Force’s UH-1N Huey helicopter recapitalisation did not take off last week after a system aboard the AW139 failed.
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Vietnam eyes Israeli weapons for air force use
Vietnam is considering a purchase of advanced weapon systems from Israel, with the nation’s air force eyeing an advanced version of the Israel Military Industries (IMI) Delilah standoff-range air-to-surface missile.
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Domestic warhead switch to delay Hero 30 demonstration
A live-fire demonstration of the UVision Hero 30 loitering munition for the US Army is likely to be postponed, after the Department of Defense mandated that the service should acquire a system equipped with a US-produced warhead.
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RAAF A330 MRTT fleet achieves final operational capability
The Royal Australian Air Force has achieved final operational capability for its fleet of Airbus Defence & Space A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft.
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AVALON: RAAF, Airbus look to increase MRTT capabilities
The Royal Australian Air Force and Airbus Defence & Space will launch a joint study into how to add capability to the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
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AVALON: Helicopter makers circle new attack requirement
Helicopter manufacturers had a high profile at this year's Australian International Airshow, as they anticipate Canberra’s next steps in the armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH) space.
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AVALON: RAAF gets to grips with C-27J
The Royal Australian Air Force is gradually increasing the capabilities of its new Alenia C-27J Spartan tactical transports, and looking at options for training crews and upgrading aircraft systems.
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Lockheed scores $1 billion in F-35 maintenance
The US Navy awarded Lockheed Martin more than $1 billion in logistics and sustainment services for the F-35 Lightning II programme, according to a Defense Department contract announced this week.
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Sikorsky pitches HH-60Us to replace USAF Hueys
With the US Air Force’s UH-1N recapitalisation programme heating up, Sikorsky announced its plans to bid the HH-60U Black Hawk for the Huey replacement.
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US think-tank calls for stealthy, carrier-based UCAV
An influential think-tank has unveiled a vision of a future US Navy strike group composed of two aircraft carriers and supporting ships with 110 aircraft, including new requirements for a stealthy attack unmanned air system (UAS) and a manned fighter optimised for the air-to-air mission.
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NewsPZL Mielec details S-70i sales targets
S-70i producer PZL Mielec is looking at Poland’s rotorcraft requirements to potentially spur further sales of the type in the region.
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AVALON: EA-18G Growler makes downunder debut
The Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft has made its air show debut in Royal Australian Air Force livery, as Canberra pitches in funds to develop the next generation jammer.