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NewsNZ conducts training sorties with upgraded Orion
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is conducting regular training sorties with its upgraded Lockheed Martin P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft, with a second and third upgraded Orion to arrive in late September.
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NewsChina to obtain 55 Mi-171E transport helicopters
China will obtain 55 Mil Mi-171E transport helicopters as it seeks to further bolster its tactical airlift capabilities ...
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NewsFirst A400M delivery suffers fresh slip
Airbus Military has slipped its delivery schedule for Europe's first A400M transport until the second quarter of 2013 ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Germany's aerospace sector may need to rely on civilian programmes for growth
Expansion lies ahead for Germany's aerospace industry, but while suppliers could count on military and commercial business in the past, it seems growth may have to come from civilian programmes alone. We profile all the leading players - and put Ruag's Dornier 228NG turboprop to the test in an ...
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Spanish UAV unit marks Afghan milestone
The Spanish army has completed its first 500 ISR missions in Afghanistan using IAI Searcher II UAVs ...
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Dutch fly first ScanEagle mission off Somalia
The Dutch armed forces have performed their first surveillance mission off Somalia using the ScanEagle UAV ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: New commercial programmes central to MTU's growth strategy
With military budgets shrinking, new commercial aircraft programmes are at the centre of MTU's growth plans
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NewsIN FOCUS: Eurocopter steps up Donauwörth site
Eurocopter is set to build up its plant in Donauwörth, Germany and turn it into a major production and aftermarket support hub
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Lack of bidders sinks Korea Aerospace Industries stake sale
The sale of a 41.75% stake in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) appears to have fallen through owing to a lack of bidders. Korean Air Lines (KAL) said...
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NewsAustralian JDAM-ER wing kit completes windtunnel tests
A winged version of Boeing's JDAM developed for Australia has completed windtunnel tests ...
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NewsNine killed as two Indian Mi-17s collide in mid-air
Nine Indian military personnel were killed when two Mil Mi-17 helicopters crashed after taking off from Jamnagar air base ...
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NewsF-35 high AOA flights and weapons separation tests imminent at Edwards AFB
Test pilots at Edwards AFB, California, are set to begin high angle-of-attack (AOA) flights and weapons separation testing on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint...
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Eurocopter UK gets Puma HC2 support contract
Eurocopter UK is to receive an at-least three-year contract to deliver an interim support arrangement for the Royal Air Force's upgraded Puma HC2 support...
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NewsUSAF details F-16 life extension programme
The US Air Force is hoping to upgrade some 300 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon aircraft as a stopgap measure until the Lockheed F-35 Joint Strike...
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NewsLockheed awarded $207 million contract to incorporate Israeli-specific F-35 systems
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $207 million contract modification to incorporate unique Israeli equipment into the F-35 ...
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NewsUK issues urgent call for maritime UAS deal
The UK Ministry of Defence was due to receive responses by 28 August from contractors interested in bidding for a maritime unmanned air system deal worth...
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NewsSweden, Switzerland cement Gripen pact
The Swedish and Swiss governments have signed a framework agreement to cooperate on the Saab Gripen E/F ...
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NewsPICTURE: Poland fields last second-hand C-130 Hercules
The Polish air force has commissioned its latest ex-US Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130E transport into service ...
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NewsGE amasses 2300 test hours on GE38
General Electric has amassed 2300 test hours on the GE38 turboshaft engine it is developing for the Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter. The test hours were...
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NewsMi-38 sets new world altitude record
The Mi-38 has set a new world altitude record for a helicopter in its class, reaching a height of over 28,000ft ...