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NewsNorway commits to stay in Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme in principle
Norway has agreed to continue participation in the Joint Strike Fighter system development and demonstration programme, but emphasises it has not yet decided whether to buy the Lockheed Martin F-35 as its next fighter.
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Pictures: Dutch Boeing AH-64D Apache 'blown over' on Day Two of Afghan deployment
The Royal Netherlands Air Force’s latest detachment of six Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters to Afghanistan got off to a bad start on 30 April, when one of its aircraft was damaged just one day after the unit conducted its first operational flight.
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NewsUK deal with Marshall Aerospace for foam protection to be installed on C-130 Hercules
Marshall Aerospace to upgrade an undisclosed number of RAF C-130J/K transports
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GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team F136 alternate F-35 JSF engine gets US backing
The General Electric Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team’s hopes of restoring funding for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s F136 alternate engine received a further boost last week, with fresh backing from the US Senate Armed Services Committee.
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NewsNorthrop and USAF hit back at critics of RQ-4 Global Hawk UAV costs
Details of future RQ-4 pricing plan revealed as supporters fight termination threat
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NewsEurocopter considers engine replacement for Australian Tiger ARHs after Canberra slams project
Eurocopter considers engine replacement programme as audit reveals first six aircraft fail to meet requirements
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UK delays training choice
MFTS partner to be selected in November, but programme on track for April 2007 start
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Thailand to fund F-16 modification
Over 50 aircraft from three squadrons to be upgraded, but new government will delay contest for new fighter
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Five-blade bearingless rotor flies
Eurocopter’s new system promises reduced vibration, noise profile, and improved flight characteristics
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Into the valley: Polish aerospace
Despite a shrinking state sector, Polish aerospace is thriving thanks to Western OEMs creating a burgeoning supply network in Aviation Valley
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Harrier high
The UK’s Joint Force Harrier is busier than ever, with operations in Afghanistan and preparations to field the GR9. Defence Editor Craig Hoyle joined a sortie