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PICTURE: Boeing delivers more F-15Ks to South Korea
Boeing has delivered its latest batch of two F-15K Slam Eagle fighters to the South Korean air force ...
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LIBYA: British, French attack helicopters make first strikes
Apache and Tiger attack helicopters have for the first time made precision strikes againt pro-Gaddafi targets in Libya ...
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Tellis: US fighters lost MMRCA contract due to technical faults
Both US bids for a major Indian Air Force fighter contract lost because of technical faults - not US export control policies or corruption in New Dehli,...
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NewsUSAF powers up for long-awaited UH-1N replacement
The US Air Force has at last issued a request for proposals for 93 replacement CVLSP helicopters ...
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Lockheed F-35C emerges as candidate for future US Navy contract
The Lockheed Martin F-35 has emerged for the first time as a candidate to replace a fleet of 556 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets as a carrier-based air dominance...
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India receives five more MiG-29K/KUBs
India has taken delivery of five RSK MiG-29K/KUB naval fighters, with the nation's second aircraft carrier possibly to enter service in 18 months. Four...
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Australia accepts first KC-30A tanker
Australia formally accepted its first of five KC-30A tankers on 1 June, beginning the restoration of an in-flight refuelling capability that has lain dormant since the retirement of its last Boeing 707 tanker three years ago.
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One killed as Australian Chinook crashes in Afghanistan
An Australian Army Boeing CH-47D Chinook transport helicopter has crashed in Afghanistan, killing one passenger and injuring the five other occupants.
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This week: briefings
European authorities grounded the Dassault Falcon 7X executive jet on 27 May after one aircraft experienced an uncontrolled pitch trim runaway during descent
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NewsP&W gears up for next-generation military engine
Patent applications offer clues to Pratt & Whitney's next-generation military engine, which could borrow from the manufacturer's commercial geared turbofan
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EPI boss details progress on A400M engine programme
Civil certification has been attained by the Airbus A400M-powering TP400 - the first military engine to have come before the European Aviation Safety Agency. What is next?
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NewsVIDEO: Australia's first KC-30A lands in Amberley
The Royal Australian Air Force's first KC-30A tanker has touched down at Amberley air base in Queensland ...
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Saab mounts American push
Swedish firm believes now is perfect time to launch aggressive US sales campaign
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NewsPICTURES: Australia to receive first Airbus Military A330 MRTT
The Royal Australian Air Force is about to take delivery of its first Airbus Military A330 multi-role tanker transport after the aircraft departed on its...
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NewsIndonesia orders 16 T-50 trainers
Indonesia has placed a $400 million order for 16 Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 Golden Eagle advanced jet trainers, the type's first export sale. The...
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NewsPhilippines to receive eight Sokols, looks to upgrade MD 520s
AgustaWestland subsidiary PZL Swidnik will deliver four W-3A Sokol transport helicopters to the Philippines by November this year, with another four in the second quarter of 2012.
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Raytheon jammer attracts US Navy interest as roles expand
A new customer has emerged for the Raytheon ADM-160 miniature air launched decoy jammer (MALD-J) as the company looks to expand the applications and roles...
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Canada reveals new delay for interim CH-148 delivery
Canada's top defence official said on 26 May that Sikorsky has delayed formal delivery of the first of six interim CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopters to...
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NewsWhite House again threatens veto over F136
For the third year in a row, the Obama administration has threatened to veto a bill to authorise defence spending if it would enable a competition for the...
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BAE Systems bullish over Hawk T-X prospects
BAE Systems is confident of winning the US Air Force's T-X advanced jet trainer competition, with company officials predicting that the service's decision...