All Fixed-wing articles – Page 443
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NewsPICTURES: RAAF retires C-130H after 34 years of service
The Royal Australian Air Force has retired the last of its Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules tactical transports after 34 years of operating the type. "The...
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NewsAustralian Orions complete 10-year Middle East deployment
Australia's Lockheed Martin AP-3C Orion aircraft have returned after 10 years of continuous service in the Middle East. "The final aircraft to deploy,...
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HAL conducts maiden flight of upgraded Jaguar fighter
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has conducted the maiden flight of a Sepecat Jaguar fighter that features upgraded avionics.
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Lockheed to test revolutionary fighter training system
Lockheed Martin hopes to begin lab tests in early 2013 of a new live virtual constructive (LVC) training system that could one day revolutionise fighter...
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NewsUSAF sticks to F-35 fleet requirements
The US Air Force's top civilian leader says that the service will not be backing away from its requirement to buy 1763 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike...
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NewsIsrael intercepts target rocket with David's Sling system
Israel has successfully tested its new long-range rocket interceptor system, scoring a direct hit on a target ...
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Israel working on low-observable UAV
The Israeli military is developing a large, classified unmanned air vehicle (UAV) with features consistent with stealthy aircraft designs, according to a...
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NewsUK weighing options for Apache attack helicopter upgrade
The British Army is considering options for a possible capability sustainment programme for its AH1 Apache attack helicopters ...
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NewsPICTURE: Upgraded Dutch C-130s in unique get-together
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has demonstrated its full fleet of four modernised Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transports together for the first time ...
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NewsFour bidders pursue UK maritime UAS deal
Four contractors have been invited to tender for an initially two-year requirement to provide the UK with a maritime unmanned air system capability ...
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KAI stake bid deadline pushed back to 17 December
The final bidding deadline for a 41.75% stake in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has been pushed back to 17 December.
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Eurocopter opens Perth support centre
Eurocopter has opened a support centre in Perth for helicopters used in offshore oil support operations.
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NewsUS Navy releases draft RFP for Presidential helicopter
The US Navy (USN) has released a new draft request for proposal (RFP) for the VXX Presidential helicopter replacement programme. A formal RFP should be released...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Simulation seen as key to cost-effective military training
As defence outlays start to shrink after a decade of growth, the US Department of Defense is exploring the increased use of flight-simulation technology to cut back on fuel costs and reduce the wear and tear on its aircraft fleet.
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NewsEurocopter sets its sights on Australian expansion
Eurocopter has opened a new centre in Perth, Western Australia to support the growing Eurocopter fleet of helicopters deployed in the booming resources industry in the state.
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ITT Exelis completes electromagnetic testing of Pakistan F-16s' EW pods
ITT Exelis has completed electromagnetic testing of the AN/ALQ-211 (V)9 for use aboard 41 Pakistan air force Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Long march ahead for Chinese naval airpower
Chinese television footage showing Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark fighter aircraft operating from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) aircraft carrier,...
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NewsChina starts flight operations from first aircraft carrier
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has started test flights onboard its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, with Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark...
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NewsIsraeli sources hail UAV contribution to Gaza operation
The eight-day conflict in Gaza brought Israel's use of unmanned air vehicles and intelligence sensors to a peak ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: GKN poised for transformaton in wake of Volvo Aero acquisition
With its £633 million ($1 billion) acquisition of Volvo Aero complete, GKN Aerospace has embarked on what appears to be a 15-month transformation, as it adds manufacturing jet engine components to its competence as a top-tier aerostructures supplier.