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NewsPilots, protocols blamed for New Zealand UH-1 crash
A court of inquiry report into a fatal Royal New Zealand Air Force Bell UH-1H Iroquois crash on 25 April 2010 has attributed blame both to its pilots and the military's protocols and oversight.
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US Navy solicits bids to test autonomous VTUAV
The US Navy is soliciting bids for the Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System (AACUS), an unmanned vertical-takeoff and landing (VTOL) programme designed...
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NewsLockheed reveals bold technology plans with 6th-gen fighter concept
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division has revealed a conceptual next-generation fighter design that offers the first hints of an ambitious, long-term technology...
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NewsBoeing to exit struggling Wichita cluster by 2014
Boeing today announced the closure of all defence and space operations in Wichita, Kansas, within two years, a decision instantly criticised by local politicans...
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NewsPoland disbands VIP transport unit
The Polish air force formally disbanded its VIP transport-dedicated 36th Special Transport Regiment on 3 January, in accordance with a decision taken by defence minister Tomasz Siemoniak after an investigation into an April 2010 accident.
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NewsSeoul places $600m order for 20 FA-50s
South Korea has placed a $600 million order with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for 20 examples of the FA-50 attack variant of the T-50 advanced jet trainer.
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NewsWarsaw details plans for military helicopter buy
Poland's Ministry of National Defence has detailed its plans to acquire a new fleet of helicopters for multiple tasks, and is expected to issue a request for proposals early this year.
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Philippines to refocus on territorial defence
The Philippine air force hopes to announce the procurement of several new types during 2012, as the service re-orients from counter-insurgency operations...
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NewsPICTURE: Fifth A400M joins 'Grizzly' flight-test fleet
Airbus Military's fifth and final A400M development aircraft has joined the European airframer's "Grizzly" flight test fleet ...
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Super Tucano wins USAF order, but Hawker Beechcraft launches challenge
A $355 million contract award by the US Air Force to prime contractor Sierra Nevada for 20 Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucanos on 30 December faces legal and political...
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RAAF takes delivery of fourth A330 MRTT
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its fourth Airbus Military A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft.
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NewsSaudi Arabia signs agreement to order up to 84 new F-15SAs, upgrades for 70 F-15Ss
Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement that could lead to the purchase of up to 84 Boeing F-15SA fighters, upgrades for 70 F-15S fighters in a package worth...
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NewsAustralia receives 15th MRH90 helicopter
Australian Aerospace has delivered the 15th NH Industries MRH90 multi-role helicopter to the Australian defence force after signing a remediation agreement...
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News2011 – The Year in Review: Top 10 Picture Stories
We bring you the most popular image stories in 2011.
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Israel axed Turkish F-16 sensor contract over Iran fears
Intelligence data that pointed to the possible transfer of Israeli-developed technology from Turkey to Iran was behind the sudden cancellation of a $141...
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China’s CITIC Offshore Helicopter orders seven EC225s
China's CITIC Offshore Helicopter (COHC) has ordered seven Eurocopter EC225 LP helicopters, to be used in COHC's airlift duties for the offshore oil and...
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Possible Australia C-27J deal valued at $950 million
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified congress of the possible sale of ten Alenia Aeronautica C-27J Spartan aircraft to Australia for $950...
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Israel cancels deal with Turkey for F-16 upgrades
In a sign of worsening relations between the two countries, the Israeli ministry of defence has cancelled a deal to supply optical and radar imagery intelligence...