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US Army cancels troubled Bell reconnaissance helicopter contract
The US Army contract to develop and build the successor to the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior is again up for grabs. The Department of Defense terminated Bell...
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Snow offers C-130 STOL upgrade to market
Snow Aviation International (SAI) is close to completing a major sale with a US military customer for a $6.5 million upgrade package for older-model Lockheed...
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Elbit offers maritime version of Hermes-1500
Elbit Systems plans to display at the Paris air show next year a maritime mission version of its Hermes-1500...
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Congress directs NASA to fund small UAV research
The US Congress has directed NASA to develop small unmanned air vehicles that would operate in remote areas in its Authorisation Act for the space and aeronautics...
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ITT, Raytheon advance on rival IRCM designs
ITT and Raytheon are each making progress developing competing products for an emerging...
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NewsPlans underway at Empire Aero to offer E-190 maintenance
Israel Aerospace Industries subsidiary Empire Aero Center has received board approval to acquire the necessary tooling to perform heavy maintenance on Embraer...
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Budgetary crisis hampers Greek fighter, trainer deals
Continued budgetary pressures and the weak political standing of the Greek government have contributed to a continued lack of progress on its air force's...
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US defence policy - and F-35 - under attack
Recent analyses have asked tough questions about the quality of US defence policy and planning, with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in particular facing close scrutiny
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Greece urged to commit to Apache upgrade, as air force eyes new utility model
Greece is being encouraged to within the next few months commit to a programme to modernise its 20 Boeing AH-64A Apache attack helicopters ...
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Greek navy prioritises maritime patrol aircraft contest
Acquiring a new fleet of maritime patrol aircraft is now the top procurement priority for the Greek navy, with the nation's six Lockheed P-3B Orions nearing...
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India aims to speed up procurements
India hopes to become a truly global and modern aerospace power by accelerating and completing various procurements in the coming years, says chief of the...
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Eurofighter: Learning curve for Germany
Eurofighters have made an auspicious debut in Germany, but a lack of aircraft is hampering the air force's training activities
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This Week Briefings
STRIKERS AND BOEING RESUME CONTRACT TALKS LABOUR Boeing and the International Association of Machinists have agreed to re-enter negotiations for the...
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US Army considers major changes for Aerial Common Sensor acquisition strategy
The US Army is considering major changes to its acquisition strategy for a new Aerial Common Sensor (ACS) fleet that could stretch out the schedule and cost...
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Boeing revives AH-6 as US Army weighs ARH alternatives
Boeing's losing proposal for the US Army's armed reconnaissance helicopter contract has been revived for the export market, even as army officials acknowledge...
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US Army aviation prepares belated push for all-new helicopter
As he prepares to leave the helm of US Army aviation, Paul Bogosian is preparing groundwork for the goal that has eluded him - development of an all-new helicopter
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USAF lost tanker depot case on 'fatally flawed' ageing aircraft defence
Newly released court documents reveal that the US Air Force acquisition community employed a bizarre defence strategy in a dispute about a contract for KC-135...
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First upgraded MB-339CD ready for Italian air force
The first of 14 Italian air Force Alenia Aermacchi MB-339CD trainers being upgraded to Batch 2 standard has completed flight testing and is ready for delivery...
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Bell, Boeing quit Indian attack helicopter contest
Bell Helicopter and Boeing have pulled out of India's $500 million attack helicopter competition, but some industry sources believe that New Delhi could...
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Qatar signs contract for four C-130J transports
Qatar's air force modernisation efforts have been boosted by a new contract for four Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports, with the aircraft to join...