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NewsPARIS: Northrop, L-3 and Gulfstream team for US JSTARS competition
Northrop Grumman, Gulfstream and L-3 Aerospace Systems have joined forces to capture the US Air Force’s multi-billion programme to recapitalise the aging fleet of E-8C joint surveillance target attack radar system (JSTARS) aircraft.
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NewsPARIS: Airbus announces C295W sale to Saudi Arabia
Airbus Defence & Space has identified Saudi Arabia as the customer for four C295Ws, with the medium transports to be operated by the nation’s interior ministry.
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NewsPARIS: CAE to provide tailored sim for Italian Predators
The Italian air force is to receive a mission-specific simulator for its fleet of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-1 and MQ-9 Predator unmanned air vehicles, a contract for which was signed between the aircraft prime and simulator developer CAE at the show on 16 June.
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NewsPARIS: Kellstrom to assist with C-130 transfers to Indonesia
Kellstrom Defense Aerospace has been selected by Airbus Group Asia Pacific to assist with the transition of five Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules from the Royal Australian Air Force to Indonesia.
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NewsPARIS: HammerHead shown in Italian air force livery
The Italian air force’s future unmanned air vehicle has been touted in its true colours at the show, with the 28º Gruppo UAV sqn markings – a witch on a broom – appearing on the side of the Piaggio Aerospace P.1HH HammerHead.
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NewsPARIS: Lockheed introduces new hybrid airship design
Lockheed Martin has introduced the new LMH1 hybrid airship, a commercialised variant of its half-sized P-791 demonstrator that it first flew in 2006.
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NewsPARIS: MBDA on target for Meteor introduction
With MBDA’s Meteor missile on target for service introduction next year, the company is looking to also score its first hit on the export stage.
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PARIS: France plans Alpha Jet replacement
France is gearing up to replace its fleet of aged Dassault Alpha jet trainers under an initiative provisionally dubbed “Project Cognac”.
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NewsPARIS: Lockheed and Terma sign MOU laced with caveats
As Denmark prepares to select a fighter jet to replace its aging F-16s, Lockheed Martin and Terma have signed an agreement that secures the Danish firm’s continued participation on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme so long as the Lightning II is downselected.
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NewsPARIS: US firms team for F-16 component repair offering
Four US defence firms have joined forces to provide a web-based component MRO offering for operators of the Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter.
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NewsPARIS: Antonov quietly launches new heavy transport
Ukraine's Antonov appears to have quietly launched a new programme at Paris for a jet-powered military and civil transport.
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PARIS: Elbit talks up benefits of its BrightNite solution
Elbit Systems’ new BrightNite solution will enable utility helicopters to perform degraded visual environment (DVE) missions on more than 90% of night flights, says the Israeli company.
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NewsANNOUNCEMENT: Flight International recognised as best publication at Aerospace Media Awards
Members of the editorial team from Flight International were present at the annual Aerospace Media Awards to accept the award for Best International Publication.
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NewsPARIS: Pratt calculating savings from potential F-35 block buy
Pratt & Whitney is running the numbers on how much the Pentagon could potentially save on the propulsion side by block-buying the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and moving to a performance-based logistics arrangement (PBL).
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NewsPARIS: Sagem and DCI team to offer surveillance aircraft
French companies Sagem and Défense Conseil International (DCI) have agreed to team to offer manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft to domestic and international markets.
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NewsPARIS: UAC reaffirms plan to export Su-35 to China
China could still become Russia's first export customer for the Sukhoi Su-35 by the end of the year.
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PARIS: MBDA unveils modular missile concept
In an effort to provide the correct balance of air power projection for military operators in future conflict, MBDA is envisioning a modular approach to weapon use.
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NewsPARIS: P&W F135 engine burns through accelerated mission trial
A 10-month “accelerated mission test” of Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine has demonstrated its full-life capability after completing 5,200 engine cycles to replicated seven years and 1,200 sorties.
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PARIS: Accenture predicts defence growth at show
Defence exposure at the show is expected to increase this year, as stretched budgets undergo a gradual upturn and spending is on the rise, according to consultancy firm Accenture.
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PARIS: Aeronautics sees demand for ship-launched Orbiter
Israeli unmanned air systems manufacturer Aeronautics is in negotiations with “a number” of potential customers for its Orbiter 2/3 to be operated from ships.