All Fixed-wing articles – Page 826
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RAF Nimrod upgrade boosts surveillance capability in Iraq
Enhancement allows British Army to watch events unfolding in Basra in real time
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Latins reluctant to relinquish state role
More than a decade ago Latin American nations privatised their flag carriers, but their love affair with government-owned airlines lingers.
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Pakistan to slash Lockheed Martin F-16 requirement after earthquake spending
Response to catastrophic earthquake of 2005 saps Islamabad’s budget for planned fighter procurement
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NewsHover and out: UK Royal Navy retires the Sea Harrier
The UK Royal Navy will mourn the retirement of its last Sea Harrier fighters this week, but its Fleet Air Arm is far from finished as a fast-jet power
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Boeing and Lockheed Martin to compete for US Joint Cargo Aircraft requirement
US prime defence contractors declare interest in competing for US Army and Air Force intra-theatre transports
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Congress buys F136 time
US/UK team could get a year to convince Pentagon and lawmakers JSF alternate powerplant is worthwhile
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T700 engine conversion signals fleet-wide project
Upgrade contract could be worth $1.5 billion over five years, says General Electric