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Franco-German defence pact does not threaten UCAV initiative: Dassault chief
The pact between France and Germany to develop a next-generation fighter does not threaten the Franco-British unmanned combat air vehicle project on which Dassault and BAE Systems are partnered, the French company’s chief executive insists.
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Pentagon official confident delayed Defiant won’t hurt FVL
The delay to the first flight of Sikorsky-Boeing’s SB-1 Defiant may not impact the timeline for the US military's Future Vertical Lift programme, a Pentagon official says.
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KAI's woes continue as prosecutors probe deeper
South Korean prosecutors have again raided Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) on corruption allegations.
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Five bidders to contest USAF hypersonic weapon deal
The US Air Force has narrowed its search for a new hypersonic strike weapon for bombers and fighters to five vendors.
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NewsIraq to revive T-6 trainer capability
The US Department of Defense has awarded Textron Aviation a contract worth almost $8.8 million for the "reconstitution" of 15 Beechcraft T-6A basic trainers for the Iraqi air force.
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Seven nations commit to Israel's Blue Flag exercise
Seven foreign air forces have so far confirmed their participation in the "Blue Flag" exercise to be held in Israel during November.
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Philippine air force gets Hermes 900 demonstration
Elbit Systems has performed a series of demonstration flights with its Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicle for the Philippine air force, as the service evaluates the medium-altitude, long-endurance type.
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KC-390 wraps world tour
Embraer’s KC-390 wrapped its 40-day demonstration tour this week after stops in 18 countries throughout Europe, Africa and Asia.
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Opinion
OPINION: Will Franco-German fighter be a winner?
Only a month ago, the suggestion of fierce fighter manufacturing rivals France and Germany joining formation to develop a successor to the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon felt like industry kite-flying.
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Saudi Arabia considering Scorpion deal: Textron chief
Saudi Arabia is considering acquiring the Textron AirLand Scorpion light-attack aircraft, with initial discussions under way.
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UK to drive down Typhoon operating costs to match F-16
The UK Royal Air Force is to enhance the capability of its Eurofighter Typhoons by using money saved via a new in-service support model for the multirole type.
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Franco-German fighter proposal gains momentum
France and Germany have signalled their intention to co-operate on the development of a future combat aircraft to be produced after the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon.
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US Navy requirements could narrow trainer helicopter search
The US Navy is seeking a single-turbine-engined rotorcraft that could achieve an instrument flight rules (IFR) certification: a requirement that could potentially limit the field of candidates in the service’s TH-XX trainer helicopter recapitalisation competition.
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Delhi outlines need for seven SIGINT aircraft
Delhi has issued a request for information (RFI) for seven signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications jamming aircraft.
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Gulfstream proposes nose refuelling for JSTARS candidate
Gulfstream’s proposal for the US Air Force’s JSTARS recapitalisation project will include a refuelling nozzle mounted on the nose of its G550 business jet, the company’s vice-president of special mission sales has revealed.
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Kronstadt unveils latest Russian large UAV concept
Kronstadt Technologies unveiled at the MAKS air show on 19 July a flying prototype and a vision to enter the export market within three years with the medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) Orion-E unmanned air system (UAS).
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Lockheed remains optimistic on F-35 buys
Despite a recent report predicting reduced acquisitions and rising costs for the F-35, prime contractor Lockheed Martin believes there are still opportunities to grow the orderbook for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
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Gripen withdrawal narrows Belgian fighter contest
Stockholm has withdrawn Saab's Gripen E from a high-profile competition in Belgium, narrowing the field to a choice between the Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-35.
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NewsUK's Typhoon transition on target after Brimstone test
BAE Systems says the UK's phased replacement plan for the Panavia Tornado GR4's strike capabilities remains on schedule, following a successful first separation of an MBDA Brimstone air-to-surface missile from a Eurofighter Typhoon.
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Manila set to receive two Cessna 208B ISR aircraft
The Philippine air force is on the verge of receiving two Cessna 208B Caravans equipped for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaisance (ISR) missions.