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AUVSI: HDT Global wins French contract
Maritime craft air delivery systems (MCADS) built by HDT Global subsidiary Airborne Systems, was selected in July by the French Direction Generale de l'Armement (DGA) as the preferred aerial delivery system for a new line of Zodiac-built boats
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NTSB asks for longer hoses on cockpit oxygen masks
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has asked the FAA to increase the length of the hoses that connect cockpit oxygen systems to the masks...
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Taiwan looks to develop advanced unmanned systems
Taiwan appears to be developing two advanced unmanned aerial system concepts, as it looks to bolster its defence capabilities in the light of other countries' reluctance to sell it advanced combat aircraft for fear of angering China.
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NewsUS defence sector looks nervously at budget cuts
Military aircraft programmes have emerged as a prime target for cuts in a political deal to raise the US debt ceiling ...
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NewsUS Navy to replace EP-3s with unmanned aircraft
The US Navy has confirmed plans to retire the special mission versions of the Lockheed P-3 by 2020, and replace them with an all-unmanned fleet.
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NewsF-35 grounding continues indefinitely, but ground testing resumes
The Lockheed Martin F-35 has been cleared to resume ground operations, but no flight tests are allowed until safety investigators determine what caused a control valve to malfunction on 2 August.
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NewsMiG-29 production enters transformation
RSK MiG is beginning to wind down production of its "classic" MiG-29 design, as it completes a final batch of the aircraft for Myanmar ...
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US Navy confirms joining with army to buy new unmanned helicopter
The US Navy is joining forces with the US Army to buy dozens of a new class of medium-sized, unmanned helicopter that could be mustered into service within five years ...
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C-27J Spartan makes combat debut in Afghanistan
Alenia Aeronautica/L-3 Communications C-27J Spartans, operated by the US Air National Guard, have commenced combat operations in Afghanistan ...
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PICTURE: New Seahawks delivered to Thai navy
Sikorsky has delivered two MH-60S Seahawk naval helicopters on order for the Royal Thai Navy ...
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Rafael offers UAV operators system upgrades
Rafael has adopted a new strategy to increase its activities in the unmanned air systems sector ...
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VIDEO: IAI releases more details about Ghost UAS
Israel Aerospace Industries has revealed new details about its Ghost vertical take-off and landing unmanned air system ...
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NewsEmbraer enters one-year phase to complete KC-390 design
Embraer remains on schedule to complete the joint definition phase and freeze the design of its KC-390 transport in mid-2012, company executives said on 8 August.
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Goodrich in UAV fuel injection distribution deal
Goodrich is to distribute an electronic fuel injection technology, developed for unmanned air vehicles by Australia's Currawong Engineering.
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NewsSikorsky delivers first three Polish-built S-70i helicopters
Sikorsky has delivered the first three S-70i Black Hawk helicopters made by Poland-based subsidiary PZL Mielec.
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NewsKawasaki XP-1 develops cracks in ground testing
Two of Japan's KHI-developed XP-1 maritime patrol aircraft have developed rips and tears during ground testing ...
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NewsIndia has no current plans for additional C-17s
India's defence minister has scotched rumours that the country has immediate plans to buy more than 10 Boeing C-17s ...
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AUVSI - Mini UAVs
Except for the mechanical chatter, AeroVironment’s hummingbird micro-unmanned air vehicle (UAV) comes tantalisingly close to the ripping acceleration and acrobatic acumen of the real thing.
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Airship resurgence faces pivotal year
Airships have made an unlikely resurgence. Now, a pivotal year is ahead
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NewsIndia’s Tejas ready for air force induction in March 2012
Two of the Indian Aeronautical Development Agency's Tejas Mk 1 light combat aircraft will be ready for induction by March 2012 ...