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NewsSikorsky tables new CH-53K proposal
The US Naval Air Systems Command is evaluating a proposal from Sikorsky to build four production-representative CH-53K Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopters ...
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NewsAustralia's Quickstep completes first F-35 parts
Australian composites firm Quickstep has completed the first production parts it is making for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, with the firm hoping...
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NewsUSAF fields first upgraded F-22 Raptors
The US Air Force has begun to deploy Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptors upgraded with enhanced air-to-ground strike capabilities to the operational fleet, starting with the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.
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NewsNorway strengthens plan to acquire 'best value' F-35
Norway has reaffirmed its plans to buy the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, with its new defence White Paper also outlining a possible acceleration in first deliveries of the type.
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NewsEmbraer confident of Light Air Support victory
Embraer remains confident its EMB-314/A-29 Super Tucano will be speedily reselected for the US Air Force's Light Air Support (LAS) programme, so long as requirements remain unchanged.
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NewsNo more money to cover F-35 delays, says USAF
The US Air Force's top civilian leaders say that orders for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will be cut if costs continue to rise.
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NewsAnalysts predict military helicopter market downturn
Analysts at Forecast International are predicting a downturn in the military helicopter market that will last for several years.
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NewsCost of India’s Kaveri engine up seven-fold
The Kaveri powerplant for India's Aeronautical Development Agency/Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Tejas light combat aircraft has experienced cost overruns seven...
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FAA first officer proposal draws fire
Airline advocates are concerned that a proposal by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to drastically increase the number of flight hours for first officers could hurt hiring in the regional airline sector and damage the image of US regulators in the international community.
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NewsAirbus Military pushes Canberra to buy C-295 and additional A330 MRTT
Airbus Military is promising more A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) conversion work for Australia if its government purchases 10 C-295 transports and...
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NewsAll Nippon Helicopter orders two AS365 N3+ helicopters
Japan's All Nippon Helicopter has ordered two AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters to support the newsgathering operations of Japanese broadcaster NHK. ANH...
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NewsPICTURES: Australian Chinooks resume Afghanistan operations
Two Australian Defence Force Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters have returned to operations in Afghanistan following deep-level maintenance undertaken in...
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NewsCanberra keeps options open on F-35 capability gap plans
Australia is keeping its options open in regards to its planned purchase of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and will decide in late 2012 or early 2013...
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NewsARINC completes upgrade on Indonesian C-130H
US firm ARINC has completed an extensive programmed depot maintenance (PDM) on a 30-year-old Indonesian Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft. "Following...
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NewsIndustry approached for USAF F-16 radar deal
The US Air Force has released a pre-solicitation notice for new AESA radars for a portion of its Lockheed Martin F-16 fleet ...
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US Air Force seeks information for C-130H upgrade
The US Air Force has issued a request for information to modernise the avionics on 184 of its C-130H tactical transports ...
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NewsUSAF can't afford JSTARS replacement
The US Air Force has determined that it lacks the resources needed to acquire a next-generation ground moving target indication radar aircraft ...
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NewsUSAF training bosses underscore need for T-X acquisition
Officials from the USAF's Air Education and Training Command have outlined an urgent need to replace the T-38 Talon.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Latin America re-arms air combat fleets
Latin American military spending has in the past been constrained both by peace and by politics, but many nations in the region are budgeting to re-arm
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NewsPICTURE: France's second A400M enters final assembly
Airbus Military's second production example of the A400M is now entering final assembly for launch user the French air force ...