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NewsGlobal Hawk orders cut to pay for sensor fixes
The US Air Force has slashed a planned order for its Block 40-variant Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system ...
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NewsPentagon budget request doubles-down on long range strike
The US military has proposed to jump-start development of new land- and sea-based bombers in the FY2012 budget ...
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NewsAERO INDIA: Boeing comment provokes combat aircraft debate
Saab believes its Gripen IN will make the shortlist in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft contest, despite a Boeing prediction ...
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Unhappy Valentine's for US defence industry
US Congress has not been showing the Pentagon much love when it comes to budget allocation, and the national defence industry looks to be at high risk of heartbreak
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PICTURE: Lockheed paints USAF's first MC-130J tanker
The US Air Force's first MC-130J combat tanker has emerged from the paint shop at Lockheed's Marietta manufacturing site ...
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NewsUSAF set to take next step on T-38 replacement
The USAF has begun a process to replace the 50-year-old T-38C with a T-X trainer compatible with fifth-generation fighters, but funding for the strategy remains uncertain
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NewsUK MFTS programme gears to train first students
Military air crew instruction in the UK is being radically revamped. We look at the contenders to supply the latest aircraft to train tomorrow's pilots ...
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Northrop reveals interest in new upgrade for RC-12X
Northrop Grumman has revealed interest by the US Army in a concept to upgrade the RC-12X fleet with a full motion video (FMV) payload.
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Boeing, US Army near decision on CH-47 future
Boeing and the US Army are nearing a decision about taking the next step with the venerable CH-47 Chinook ...
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Cost of F-35 engine production declines, but delays and upgrades raise development price
Pratt & Whitney has reached an informal agreement with government officials to slash 16% off the total price of the next batch of 37 engines to be ordered for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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NewsAERO INDIA: Roadmap revealed for Medium Combat Aircraft
The head of India's Aeronautical Development Agency yesterday revealed key details of the roadmap for development of the proposed indigenous medium combat aircraft (MCA) in an interview with Flight Daily News.
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NewsAERO INDIA: Uncertainty over MMRCA time-frame
India's highly-anticipated medium multi-role combat aircraft competition could be wrapped up by September, Indian air force chief PV Naik said at a press conference yesterday.
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NewsAERO INDIA: Boeing underlines Super Hornet's 'proven capability'
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet's proven combat capability and reduced total ownership costs are Boeing's key discriminators in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) competition, the company says ...
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AERO INDIA: Eurocopter displays AS550 C3 Fennec
Eurocopter's AS550 C3 Fennec helicopter is making its Indian debut at the show.
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EADS, Boeing submit final KC-X price revisions
Although the timing and even the legality of the KC-X acquisition process remains uncertain, both competitors vying for the roughly $35 billion contract...
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AERO INDIA: Indian navy assesses E-2D for carrier based AEW missions
Northrop Grumman has offered its E-2D for an ongoing Indian navy requirement for four carrier-based airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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NewsAERO INDIA: Boeing eyes Indian defence boost
India could potentially become Boeing's second biggest market after the USA in the defence and security business, as the company seeks to get a big slice of the country's growing military requirements.