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NewsGRAPHIC: Pakistan raid reveals US Army’s helicopter secret
The operation that killed Osama bin Laden on 2 May inadvertently revealed a modification kit that reduces the radar profile of a small number of Sikorsky MH-60Ks operated by US special operations forces, according to sources familiar with the equipment.
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Investigation reveals Boeing overcharged US Army on Chinook parts
Boeing overcharged the US Army by $13 million on a sample of 18 high-dollar parts for the CH-47 Chinook, according to a military investigation ...
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NewsA400M gets a lift, as EPI engine secures civil certification
Europrop International has secured civil type certification for the TP400-D6 turboprop engine powering Airbus Military's A400M transport, just days after resolving contractual issues with the aircraft's manufacturer.
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KAI steps up T-50 pitch to Israel
As the final selection of an advanced jet trainer for the Israeli air force approaches, the contenders are stepping up their efforts to secure the deal.
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India trims MMRCA contest to two bidders
India's medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) contest has come down to a two-way fight between the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon, with four other candidates having been dropped from consideration after failing to meet technical requirements.
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Oxygen system concerns prompt F-22 stand-down
The US Air Force has stopped flying all Lockheed Martin F-22s for an indefinite period over concerns about a possible glitch in the onboard oxygen generation...
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NewsPICTURES: Sukhoi flies first series-production Su-35S
Flight tests have started in Russia on the first production model of the Sukhoi Su-35S multi-role fighter, the company has confirmed.
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Elta Systems outlines Peruvian surveillance proposal
IAI subsidiary Elta Systems has offered a multi-sensor equipment package to meet Peru's $1bn Sivan surveillance requirement ...
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LIBYA: NATO operation clears first 5,000 sorties
Coalition aircraft have flown more than 5,000 sorties since NATO launched its Operation Unified Protector campaign on 31 March ...
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Marshall Aerospace to supply auxiliary tanks for Boeing's KC-46A
Marshall Aerospace has won a contract to design and manufacture auxiliary fuel tanks for Boeing's 767-based KC-46A tanker ...
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BAE Systems Australia gets interim basic training contract
BAE Systems Australia has secured a contract to provide continued basic flying training services to the Australian Defence Force ...
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Crashed An-148 was 60kt over never-exceed speed
Russian investigators have concluded that the Antonov An-148 that crashed while on a test flight in early March was travelling at 60kt more than its never-exceed speed when it broke up.
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Tests prove laser JDAM accuracy on moving targets
The latest version of Boeing's JDAM is proving accurate against moving targets in early testing with the US Navy ...
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Airbus Military, EPI resolve A400M engine dispute
Airbus Military and TP400 engine supplier Europrop International have resolved a dispute linked to the late-running A400M transport programme with the signature of an amended agreement.
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PICTURE: Qatar's first C-130J transport revealed
Lockheed Martin has released the first image of a C-130J built for the Qatar Emiri Air Force ...
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Lockheed expects delays for Middle East aircraft orders
Two major deals in the Middle East for Lockheed Martin aircraft are likely to have to wait for at least another year to be signed ...
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Paint gets big in India
Providers call for government to step back to turn country into low-cost repair hub
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NewsPICTURE: Crashed helicopter in Bin Laden raid revealed
News reports show the remains of what appears to be a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that crashed in the US military raid that killed Osama bin Laden ...
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IAI demonstrates Heron UAS to African nations
Angola's defence ministry is negotiating the purchase of a number of Israel Aerospace Industries Heron 1 unmanned air systems, according to African sources. IAI...
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United Aircraft looks to grow Aviastar as airlifter centre
Russia's United Aircraft has indicated that it wants to develop its Aviastar factory in Ulyanovsk as a centre of expertise for airlifters and commercial...