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F136 engine completes STOVL testing
The General Electric/Rolls-Royce F136 alternate engine for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has completed a round of short-take-off vertical-landing...
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Russian air force seeks 24-36 Su-35 fighters
The Russian air force has asked the nation's defence ministry to approve a "worthwhile order" for Sukhoi's new Su-35, service commander Gen Aleksandr Zelin...
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BAE battles to rebuild its reputation
BAE Systems has faced several crises in recent years, including a probe by the UK's Serious Fraud Office. Now a new chief executive has pledged to restore its status
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NewsUK Reapers involved in killing of 60 Taliban fighters
Up to 60 Taliban fighters have been killed in operations supported by the UK Royal Air Force's armed General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (Predator B) unmanned air...
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Boeing flies first Block III Apache, composite main rotor prototypes
The US Army's Boeing AH-64D Block III upgrade programme has taken a quantum leap forward with the "official" inaugural...
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As cost crisis strikes Bell ARH-70, Boeing eyes new opportunity
Boeing sees a new opportunity to sell the AH-6 Little Bird to the US Army, as the Bell Helicopter ARH-70 armed reconnaissance helicopter faces a second major...
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NewsNew rules for second KC-X competition create controversy
The US Department of Defense will reopen the competition for the KC-X contract with two major changes to the evaluation criteria that are already being challenged...
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India confirms ERJ-145 platforms for indigenous AEW&C programme
India has signed a deal for three Embraer ERJ-145s ...
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Indian Su-30 fighters depart for Red Flag exercise
An Indian air force contingent with eight Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft, two Ilyushin Il-78 air-to-air refuellers and one Il-76 transport has left India...
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B-2 computer upgrade passes first milestone
Northrop Grumman has passed the first milestone in the development of a modern computer architecture to upgrade the B-2A stealth bomber's flight management...
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Boeing details advanced research projects
Boeing's Phantom Works advanced research unit tries to "make dreams about the future of aerospace come true". However, it is the job of the manufacturer's...
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EA-18G “Growler”: New platform and capabilities set to un-level the SEAD playing field
If the battlefield were an American football field, the US Navy's venerable but well-worn Northrop...
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F-22, set to make Farnborough debut, faces further funding problems
Lockheed Martin's F-22 stealth fighter will make its long-awaited debut at Farnborough, but the troubled programme is set for further funding problems
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US Coast Guard expands Ocean Sentry role
The US Coast Guard is steadily expanding the operational role of its growing fleet of EADS Casa HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft ...
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This Week briefings
Continental Airlines and five individuals will face a manslaughter trial next year over...
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Air Force prepares to restart B-52 jammer programme
The US Air Force is expected to take a significant step forward this month as it attempts to revive an effort to field an...
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Brazil signs for 50 Eurocopter Cougar transports
Brazil has signed a memorandum of understanding that is expected to result in the manufacture and assembly of a new version of Eurocopter's AS532UL/AL Cougar...
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UK to extend use of RAF's Tucano trainers
The UK Ministry of Defence has extended the planned retirement date for the Royal Air Force's Shorts Tucano T1 basic trainers from April 2010 until at least...