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BAE Systems gets £210 million contract to upgrade UK Tornado GR4s
BAE Systems has been awarded £210 million ($415 million) to modernise the Royal Air Force's Panavia Tornado GR4 strike aircraft with new communication and weapon systems ...
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NewsPICTURE: Italian army receives first NH90 transport helicopter
Italy has received its first of 60 NH90 tactical transport helicopters from AgustaWestland, with the aircraft scheduled to support army aviation training activities from late February ...
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NewsUS Air Force clears some F-15s for flight
Around 60% of the US Air Force's Boeing F-15A-D fighters have been cleared to resume flight operations, but cracked longerons have been found in nine of its aircraft ...
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US unveils first national plan for aeronautics R&D
Increasing airspace capacity, improving aircraft efficiency and introducing new vehicle types are key goals of the first US...
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US Army trials Lord obstacle warning system
The US Army has tested Elbit Systems subsidiary Elop's laser obstacle ranging and display (Lord) system, and could install the design on its Sikorsky
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Florida aerospace special
Florida's weather has lured everybody from Walt Disney to exiles from northern winters. Tourists flock to Orlando and coastal resorts. But with 1,700 businesses...
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Florida aerospace special - Still a major player in training
training Staying power Despite the fallout after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Florida retains its status as one of the world's leading training...
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Florida aerospace special - Beyond the theme parks
attracting investment Not just tourism Orlando is about much more than themeparks, say those responsible for marketing its image as a centre...
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Florida aerospace special - Ex-forces personnel provide skills pool
defence Ex-forces personnel provide skills base Advertise for a specialist in defence technology in Florida and you do not have to look far....
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Florida aerospace special - Building a global hub for component supply
aftermarket Parts to the world A group of innovative distributors have made the area around Miami and Fort Lauderdale a global hub for component...
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NewsBAE Systems tight-lipped over Indian Hawk production shift
BAE Systems has refused to confirm reports that it could shift production of the Hawk advanced jet trainer to India, but says all options will be considered ...
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Serbia's Utva to supply Lasta 3 trainers to Iraq
Serbian manufacturer Utva is to supply the Iraqi air force with up to 35 Lasta 3 primary/basic trainers as part of a major arms deal with Baghdad ...
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Lockheed Martin receives production contract for new F-16s
Pakistan's efforts to acquire 18 new F-16 fighters has passed a key milestone, with Lockheed Martin receiving an almost $500 million contract ...
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India bans Su-30MKI fighters from using radars during 'Red Flag Nellis' exercise
India's defence ministry will block six air force Sukhoi Su-30MKI multirole fighters from using their radars during an August exercise in the USA ...
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PICTURE: Iraqi air force receives first Hawker Beechcraft King Air 350ER
Iraq's air force has begun pilot training activities at Kirkuk using its first of six Hawker Beechcraft King Air 350ERs ...
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Eurofighter shifts export focus after quitting Danish, Norwegian contests
The four-nation industry consortium behind the Eurofighter Typhoon has decided to withdraw from competitions in Denmark and Norway ...
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Lockheed Martin to upgrade Portuguese P-3C Orion fleet
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $141 million deal to modernise the Portuguese air force's five P-3C Orions ...
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Australia to review Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet purchase
Australia is to review its air power plans, and could potentially reverse earlier decisions on the Boeing Super Hornet and Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter ...
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Italy tests Eurofighter Typhoon's air-to-air pedigree
The Italian air force has completed an extensive trials campaign to assess the Eurofighter Typhoon's air-to-air combat capabilties ...