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Israel's first C-130J set for delivery on 9 April
The Israeli air force's first Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport will arrive in the nation on 9 April, with preparations at its Nevatim air base having been completed.
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NewsQatar plans €2bn NH90 acquisition
Qatar has signed a letter of intent covering the possible acquisition of 22 NH Industries NH90 helicopters in a deal worth around €2 billion ($2.8 billion).
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Qatar picks Thales for optionally-piloted aircraft project
Qatar’s armed forces have signed a memorandum of understanding with Thales linked to the development of an optionally-piloted aircraft capability.
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NewsSouth Korea accepts new-generation Hercules
Lockheed Martin delivered its first pair of C-130J-30 tactical transport to South Korea’s air force during a ceremony at its Marietta final assembly site in Georgia on 27 March.
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NewsNew helmet technology could be used on most USAF aircraft
The US Air Force confirms that its digital helmet-mounted display (DHMD) project seeks to develop technology for use in a variety of aircraft, including tankers, transports and most jet fighters.
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NewsIndian air force C-130J crashes, killing five
A Lockheed Martin C-130J operated by the Indian air force has crashed 72 miles west of the Indian city of Gwailor.
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NewsFA-50 buy puts Manila back in the jet business
The Philippines has signed a contract for 12 Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 fighter aircraft.
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Qatar air force selects Airbus to supply A330 MRTTs
The Qatar Emiri Air Force has selected Airbus to supply two A330 multi-role tanker transports (MRTT), potentially adding a seventh customer for the type.
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NewsUSAF must modernize at expense of legacy aircraft: USAF general
Defence spending cuts have left the US Air Force with two options.
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NewsBombardier sells special mission CRJ700 in Latin America
An undisclosed customer in Latin America has signed a purchase agreement for one CRJ700 NextGen special mission aircraft in a deal valued at about $67 million.
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NewsUK, France to deliver new anti-ship missile
MBDA has been awarded a demonstration and manufacturing contract worth more than £500 million ($831 million) to deliver a new helicopter-launched anti-ship missile for the French and UK navies.
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Rivals line up for USAF trainer battle
Four defence contractors and their partners are lining up bids to build the US Air Force’s next-generation fighter trainer, via the service’s long-awaited T-X programme.
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NewsF-35 programme chief highlights software, engine problems
The head of the US military's F-35 programme insisted on 26 March that Lockheed Martin and other suppliers must make improvements to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme before the government awards contracts for higher production rates.
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NewsUSAF updates firefighter training and equipment following B-2 tailpipe fire
The US Air Force has revamped some firefighting training manuals and is acquiring new equipment in response to a tailpipe fire that caused $64.4 million in damage to a B-2 bomber in 2010.
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NewsPaveway IV service entry imminent for RAF Typhoons
The UK Royal Air Force could be as little as four to five months from having its Paveway IV precision-guided bombs fully qualified through the entire Eurofighter Typhoon flight envelope.
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NewsUS services to embark on T-6 avionics upgrade
The US military is moving forward with plans to modernise avionics in its fleet of Beechcraft T-6 trainers, an effort intended to ensure the aircraft meet next-generation US airspace requirements through 2025.
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NewsLockheed gets additional F-35 contract amid warnings of more delays
The US government awarded Lockheed Martin a $698 million contract to procure long-lead materials for 57 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
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NewsMBDA details Brimstone success from Reaper
MBDA has provided further details about its trial activity involving dual-mode seeker-equipped Brimstone air-to-surface missiles and a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Reaper remotely piloted air system.
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NewsCanada's search and rescue programme progresses, companies prepare for RFP
Progress continues in Canada’s lengthy quest for a new fixed-wing search and rescue (FWSAR) aircraft, with the country confirming that six defence contractors have been selected to bid for the job.
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NewsBrazil to boost World Cup security with unmanned Hermes 900
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract to supply a Hermes 900 unmanned air system to the Brazilian air force, with the equipment to be supplied within two months.