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India completes basic trainer trials
India has completed flight trials for its new basic trainer aircraft, with the country's ministry of defence now considering the air force's flight evaluations. "The...
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USAF launches review to rebalance airborne ISR fleet
The US Air Force has launched a sweeping review aimed at rationalising an expanding fleet of both manned and unmanned aircraft dedicated to the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mission.
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Embraer submits KC-390 supplier recommendations to Brazilian air force
Embraer has submitted to the Brazilian air force a list of recommendations for suppliers of the engines, avionics, structural components and other systems for the KC-390 tanker/transport.
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Lockheed Martin issues MH-60R pylon RFI in Australia
Lockheed Martin has issued a request for information to Australian firms to supply weapons pylons for the MH-60R multi-mission naval helicopter ...
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News[UPDATED]: USAF selects Boeing for KC-X contract
Boeing has been selected to deliver 179 KC-767 tankers to the US Air Force, but the final chapter may yet be unwritten in the long-running KC-X competition between Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
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UAE stops talks with Alenia Aermacchi on M-346 contract
Negotiations between the United Arab Emirates and Alenia Aermacchi over the possible sale of M-346 advanced jet trainers have stopped, with industry sources saying there is no word on when they might resume.
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General Atomics, UAE firm tie up to offer Predator XP
General Atomics has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates' International Golden Group (IGG) to potentially supply Predator unmanned air vehicles to the country.
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NewsPICTURES: Eurofighter reveals Typhoon development options for Middle East
The Eurofighter consortium is developing a roadmap for the Typhoon that it believes will offer potential customers in the Middle East options to greatly enhance the type's capabilities.
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ATK eyes modified gunship market
ATK is moving into the business of modifying military aircraft as gunships after signing a contract with Jordan ...
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Brazilian president confirms new slip to F-X2 fighter decision
President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil says a decision about the air force's F-X2 fighter procurement will be delayed by several more months ...
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NewsThailand's first six Gripens arrive in Asia
Thailand has received its first six of 12 Saab Gripen C/D fighters, following the delivery of the aircraft to an airbase in the southern Surat Thani province. It is the first Asian country to operate the Swedish type.
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Embraer confirms interest in UK's basic trainer contest
Embraer confirms that its EMB-314 Super Tucano is a "feasible" candidate for the UK Royal Air Force's basic trainer requirement, with Elbit Systems a potential partner ...
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Elbit brings new colour to head-up display
Elbit Systems is working on a new colour scheme for data presented by its ANVIS heads-up helmet-mounted display to help helicopter pilots keep their eyes on the outside world even in unusual situations.
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Northrop: Global Hawk not slowing down even with cuts
The US Air Force's decision to halve its order of Block 40 RQ-4 Global Hawks is not expected to stop or even slow down the production line, says manufacturer...
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UK MoD criticised over Typhoon procurement
The UK Ministry of Defence has been sharply criticised by MPs over its management of equipment procurement programmes, describing it as being in a "cycle...
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F-35 slowdown shifts focus to F-16 service life
As concerns grow that the US Air Force is losing its air-power edge over potential rivals, the service's leadership has decided that hundreds of its oldest Lockheed Martin F-16s can remain in service for nearly 10 more years with minimal investment.
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NewsPICTURE: Libyan pilots flee to Malta in armed Mirage F1s
Two Libyan Arab Air Force Dassault Mirage F1 fighters landed at Malta international airport on 21 February armed with unguided rocket pods ...
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PICTURE: South Africa weighs Dakota replacement options
The South African Air Force has yet to decide on a replacement strategy for its aged Douglas DC-3 Dakotas ...
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NewsVIDEO: Royal Navy supporters fight to save Commando Helicopter Force
The UK Royal Navy's Sea King-equipped Commando Helicopter Force is at risk due to spending cuts, claims an internet lobby ...