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Competition Begins to Find U.S. Air Force’s New T-X Training Jet

Competition Begins to Find U.S. Air Force’s New T-X Training Jet

January 6, 2017

Canada Ponders CF-18 Fighter Replacement

The new government in Ottowa will evaluate competing fighters, rather than automatically buying F-35s per previous plans.

January 4, 2017

India To Buy Six More C295s for Coast Guard

Meanwhile, the big ‘Make in India’ contract for 56 airlifters should be signed by mid-year, according to the IAF chief.

January 4, 2017

T-X Trainer Program Under Way as U.S. Air Force Releases RFP

The service expects to make a contract award this year for the $16.3 billion acquisition of a new jet trainer and ground-based training system.

January 3, 2017

U.S. Air Force Requests Proposals for JStars Replacement

The service expects to award a contract for the JStars Recapitalization program engineering and manufacturing development phase in FY2018.

December 29, 2016

Preliminary Findings Point to Flap Problem in Tu-154 Crash

The Russian defense ministry has promised to release the findings of the December 25 crash once the investigation is completed.

December 28, 2016

Pharewell to the Phantom

The US Air Force retired the classic jet with the final flight of a QF-4 that was serving as an unmanned aerial target.

December 27, 2016

Russians Find Recorders from Crashed Tu-154 Military Transport

The 37-year old Tu-154 crashed in the Black Sea, killing all 92 people on board.

December 27, 2016

Leonardo Delivers ATR 72 Maritime Patrollers to Italy

Four ATR 72 600s with radar, EO and ESM sensors are replacing the air force’s Breguet Atlantics

December 20, 2016

A400M Makes Progress Toward Full Promised Performance

Tactical capabilities have been extended, and a new support contract signed. But helicopter refueling remains a problem.

December 20, 2016

Boeing Completes First Flight of T-X Training Jet Contender

The single-engine jet made its maiden flight from St. Louis as industry teams awaited imminent release of the T-X request for proposals.

December 20, 2016

Moscow Preparing for Big Defense Business with Tehran

Russian aerospace firms exhibited in force at the recent Iran Air Show; license-production of the Su-30MK is mooted.

December 19, 2016

IAI Delivers CAEW Gulfstream 550 to Italian Air Force

First of two being acquired as offset for Israeli buy of M346s has upgraded systems, that have been jointly developed with Italy

December 19, 2016

Israel’s First F-35s Delivered to VIP Reception

The Israeli Air Force is planning to have its first squadron operational by the end of next year.

December 15, 2016

Indian Navy Charts Independent Course for Carrier Fighter

The service is seeking about 20 twin-engine jets for the second indigenous aircraft carrier.

December 14, 2016

U.S. Stops Saudi Arms Sale; First F-15SAs Arrive in Kingdom

The White House has blocked a Saudi request for precision-guided bombs out of concern for civilian casualties in Yemen. The UK government may follow suit.

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December 14, 2016

U.S. Will Buy No More Russian Helos for Afghans

Instead, the U.S. will supply Sikorsky Black Hawks for the Afghan Army.

December 13, 2016

Boeing Defense Leadership Will Move to Washington, D.C. Area

The manufacturer said it is relocating the corporate headquarters of its St. Louis-based defense group to be closer to the U.S. capital.

December 13, 2016

Canada Chooses Airbus C295W for Search and Rescue

Major win for best-selling twin turboprop over rival C-27J, and the new Embraer KC-390 jet, after a long evaluation.

December 9, 2016

Norway To Acquire P-8s as Boeing Delivers to Australia

India and the UK are the other customers to date; Boeing is wooing British suppliers to offset an expensive, uncompeted buy.

December 6, 2016