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NewsUAE takes delivery of first Saab GlobalEye
The United Arab Emirates’ first of potentially five GlobalEye swing-role surveillance aircraft has touched down in Abu Dhabi following a delivery flight from Linkoping, Sweden.
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NewsSaab AESA trial offers Gripen C/D users new upgrade path
Saab has begun promoting an active electronically scanned array antenna for its PS-05/A fighter radar, offering an upgrade option for operators of its Gripen C/D, and other legacy types.
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NewsUS Air Force issues draft request for proposal to replace B-52 engines
The US Air Force (USAF) released a draft request for proposal to replace the engines of the aging Boeing B-52H Stratofortress.
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NewsBoeing-Embraer joint venture collapse throws cold water on C-390
Collapse of a joint venture agreement between Boeing and Embraer to promote the Embraer C-390 Millennium will likely make it more difficult to sell the medium-lift transport outside of Brazil, seriously hurting the overall sales of the aircraft programme.
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NewsBoeing delivers last Block II F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the US Navy
In total, the US Navy received 322 one-seater F/A-18Es and 286 two-seat F/A-18Fs as part of the Block II Super Hornet programme, which started in 2005.
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NewsGermany outlines Tornado succession plan with Eurofighter and Super Hornet buy
Germany hopes to have fully retired its Panavia Tornado combat aircraft in 2030, with the arrival of a successor aircraft to begin in 2025.
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NewsUSAF B-1B stars in Asia-Pacific show of force
The US Air Force (USAF) and Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) have mounted a show of force intended to demonstrate a doctrine for quickly deploying combat assets to the Asia-Pacific region. The activity involved a Boeing B-1B bomber operating a 30h sortie from Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, to Japan’s Draughon ...
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NewsUS Air Force battlefield network lacks goals, a budget and a plan: GAO
The US Air Force’s ambitious battlefield network development effort, called Advanced Battle Management System, lacks the organisational structure needed to be executed well.
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NewsLockheed Martin projects fewer F-35 deliveries due to coronavirus impact
Lockheed Martin is projecting fewer F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter deliveries in 2020 due to impacts on its global supply chain caused by disruptions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsGermany picks Super Hornet and more Eurofighters for Tornado replacement
Germany is to pursue a split order for the replacement of its Panavia Tornado combat aircraft, selecting both European and US models for the requirement. Defence minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer has written to the German parliament informing them of the government’s intention, according to the DPA news agency. Source: ...
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NewsAVIC AG600 testing moves to the sea
The AVIC AG600 amphibian has moved to a new stage in its testing campaign, operating flights over the sea. Later in 2020, the aircraft is scheduled to conduct its first takeoff from the ocean surface, according to a China Daily report quoting the aircraft’s manufacturer. Video: China’s AG600 ...
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NewsUS Air Force ends Long-Range Standoff Weapon competition early, choosing Raytheon’s design
The US Air Force (USAF) has ended its Long-Range Standoff Weapon (LRSO) development competition early, issuing a sole-source contract to Raytheon.
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NewsAirbus advances automatic boom use after F-16 trial
Certification testing of an automatic air-to-air refuelling boom technology for the A330 multi-role tanker transport is on track to commence next year, following a recent campaign conducted by Airbus Defence & Space.
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NewsFirst Nigerian Super Tucano conducts maiden sortie
The first A-29 Super Tucano due for delivery to the Nigerian air force has conducted its maiden flight from Jacksonville, Florida.
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NewsAVIC FTC-2000G snags first export order
The AVIC Guizhou FTC-2000G has bagged its first export deal to an unnamed Southeast Asian country. The order was revealed in a report by the state-run Global Times newspaper that was also posted on the website of the Chinese defence ministry. Source: Greg Waldron The FTC-2000G made its ...
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News‘Air Force One’ is set to finish critical design review
The US Air Force Boeing VC-25B executive transport has completed almost all of its critical design review with just a few outstanding issues to be resolved.
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NewsLeonardo lands Spanish PC-21 radio deal
Pilatus has contracted Leonardo to supply its RT-700/A V/UHF airborne communications system and other equipment for installation on PC-21 trainers ordered for the Spanish air force.
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NewsMorocco approved to buy 10 Harpoon anti-ship missiles for its F-16s
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of 10 Boeing AGM-84L Harpoon Block II air-launched missiles for Morocco’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.
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NewsBoeing military aircraft deliveries lower in first quarter of 2020
Boeing delivered 35% fewer military aircraft year-on-year in the first quarter of 2020.
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NewsFirst F-15QA fighter flown for Qatar
Boeing has conducted a 90min first flight with Qatar’s lead F-15QA fighter, describing the model as “the most advanced version” of the twin-engined type ever manufactured.