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Saab Pushes For Year-end First Flight of Latest Gripen

Sweden is eager for enhanced fighter capability at a time of increased tension in the Baltic region.

Iraq Using Mil Mi-28 Attack Helicopters Against Daesh

The country is the first export customer; deliveries have included radar-equipped night-fighting version.

GE, Pratt & Whitney Win Contracts for Next-Generation Engine

The Adaptive Engine Transition Program will mature 'three-stream,' adaptive-cycle turbofan engines for the next generation fighter.

Brahmos Missile Finally Takes Flight on Indian Sukhoi Fighter

Adapting the heavy supersonic weapon to the Su-30MKI has not been an easy task.

F-35s Cross The Atlantic Ready for UK Show Debuts

Two years after an abortive attempt, the stealth jets are making their first appearances in Europe.

F-35s Cross The Atlantic Ready for UK Show Debuts

F-35s Cross The Atlantic Ready for UK Show Debuts

More Export Customers For Pakistan’s Basic Trainer

The Super Mushshak and the JF-17 Thunder are both being marketed by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC).

White House, Congress Differ on EC-130H Recapitalization

The White House backs a U.S. Air Force proposal to 're-host' electronic warfare equipment on a Gulfstream G550-based platform.

U.S. Coast Guard Orders ScanEagle Surveillance Service

Institu formally becomes the first provider of unmanned aircraft system surveillance services to the U.S. maritime service.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

L-3 Reports First Flight of Emarss-M Prototype for U.S. Army

The L-3 Mission Integration division said four modified aircraft will take part in an operational test and evaluation phase this year.

The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options

The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

Progress Reported On Latest A400M Problems

But deliveries have slowed and long-term gearbox solution is still awaited

New Yak-152 Trainer Will Come With Alternate Powerplants

Diesel and piston versions are planned for Russian domestic and export customers.

India’s New Basic Trainer Is Flying

The HTT-40 is due to enter service in 2018.

Israel’s First F-35 Ceremonially Rolled Out

But nothing was said about the country’s drive for operational independence with the stealth jet.

China’s Own Airlifter Enters Service

It is initially powered by Russian engines that are supposed to be replaced by a domestic one.

F-35 Training Gap Looms

Lecture explores F35 training – frontline combat readiness in the 21st Century

Botswana Confirms Saab Gripen Negotiations

About eight aircraft are likely heading for the African state

StandardAero Signs Deal With Dutch for F135 Engine MRO Support

StandardAero is partnering with the Dutch defense ministry to create an F135 engine depot at the Royal Netherlands Air Force Base at Woensdrecht.