All Fixed-wing articles – Page 616
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Elbit Systems unveils Star laser-guided rocket
Elbit Systems has unveiled a new laser-guided rocket that is under review by military helicopter operators in Israel and the USA ...
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RAF Typhoon, VC10 damaged in 'minor incident' on Falklands
An investigation has been launched after two RAF aircraft were damaged while training near the Falkland Islands ...
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NewsPICTURES: RAF Merlins fly first Afghan sortie
The UK Royal Air Force's AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 transport helicopters have begun supporting coalition operations in Afghanistan. The type flew its first...
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NewsIAI, EADS discuss adapting A320 for airborne early warning
European airframer has change of heart after Elta approach
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DARPA re-thinks aircraft acquisition and operations with Vulture
An aircraft that stays airborne for five years - that is the plan for the US defence research department, and one that could change operational outlooks forever
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Core route to a new market
Military specialist Rockwell Collins is taking on the big guns in civil simulation systems
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Working Week: Keeping up the UAV standards
After dreams of flying Phantoms were unsuccessful, Nigel Breyley joined the Royal Navy. He later landed the role of flight standards manager with UK technology company Qinetiq, where he is an authority on unmanned air vehicles
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NewsPICTURE: India's first Tejas trainer makes flight debut
The first two-seat trainer prototype of India's Tejas light combat aircraft has made its 30min flight debut ...
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NewsAirbus targets ‘week 50’ for first flight of A400M
Airbus Military says its first A400M transport could make its delayed flight debut in early- to mid-December ...
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UK signs new equipment deals to improve Chinook fleet
The UK Ministry of Defence has placed two new contracts intended to enhance the operational performance of its Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC2/2A transport helicopters.
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Malaysia's air force revives competition for maritime patrol aircraft
Malaysia is resuming its efforts to buy maritime patrol aircraft, but this time with a greatly reduced budget, say industry sources.
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Rafael unveils new long-range Spike missile
Israeli arms developer Rafael has disclosed the existence of a new version of its Spike missile, with more than three times the range of previous variants.
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Israeli industry welcomes F-35 weapons agreement, but demands more
Israeli industry officials will continue pushing for a larger role in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme, after winning a key victory...
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NewsPICTURE: Qatar accepts first AW139 military helicopter
Qatar has accepted its first of 18 AW139 multi-mission helicopters, continuing its air force's equipment transformation ...
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NewsAustralia approves first purchase of Joint Strike Fighters
Australia has approved the acquisition of an initial batch of 14 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, with its first aircraft due to be delivered...
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Fresh delays hit Dutch Chinook, airlift projects
The Netherlands' acquisition of six Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters has encountered a six-month delay, with its first aircraft now scheduled...
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Indian air force prepares to launch basic trainer contest
India's defence ministry has given its approval for the nation's air force to acquire 75 ab initio trainers as off-the-shelf replacements for its Hindustan...
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NewsPICTURE: A400M performs first taxi trial
Airbus Military's A400M transport has undergone its first low-speed taxi trial, reaching up to 20kt during a 90min series of tests ....
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NewsQinetiq's Zephyr 7 UAV to fly in mid-2010
Qinetiq's high-altitude, long-endurance Zephyr 7 unmanned air vehicle is to fly in mid-2010 for two weeks continuously.