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Thales Claims Unique Pod Features

From AREOS to TALIOS, Thales Claims Unique pod features

November 4, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Extends Korean Partnership Again

The European company and KAI will jointly market, as well as develop, civil and military helicopters based on the H155.

November 4, 2015

Airbus Proves More A400M Capabilities, and Eyes Exports

But the airlifter can’t refuel helicopters, and negotiations with the partner nations over another contract amendment are continuing.

November 2, 2015

UAC Sets First Flight Date For Il-112 Airlifter

Russia is dumping the An-140 in favor of the new Ilyushin twin turboprop, as its An-26 replacement.

November 2, 2015

New Unmanned Version of MD 500 Displayed in Korea

Korean Air has devised an alternative to the Boeing Unmanned Little Bird.

October 30, 2015

Faltering Campaign Against ISIL May Be Boosted

The U.S. may place more “boots on the ground’, included much-needed joint tactical air controllers.

October 30, 2015

U.S. Air Force Taps Northrop Grumman To Build New Bomber

The service chose Northrop Grumman over the team of Boeing and Lockheed Martin to build up to 100 Long Range-Strike Bombers.

October 28, 2015

Japan Will Be First International Customer for Boeing KC-46A

Japan's Air Self-Defense Force plans to acquire three of the Boeing 767-based aerial refueling tankers.

October 27, 2015

Marines' CH-53K King Stallion Takes to the Air for First Flight

The first flight of the new heavy-lift helicopter was delayed from last year by issues with its gearbox and other technical challenges.

October 27, 2015

U.S. Air Force is 'Very Close' to Selecting Bomber Contractor

The service plans to soon award an engineering and manufacturing development contract for the secretive Long Range Strike-Bomber.

October 23, 2015

Korean Show Highlights KF-X Fighter Project

Potential engine and radar suppliers showed their wares. New Korean unmanned helicopter and fixed-wing programs were also displayed.

October 23, 2015

First F-16V Developed for Taiwan Requirement Takes Flight

Lockheed Martin is developing the 'Viper' configuration F-16 for Taiwan and potentially other countries, including the United States.

October 23, 2015

GA-ASI Describes Progress Toward Certifying the Reaper

US company also reported service entry of the Extended Range Reaper, and a new US Army order for Gray Eagles

October 22, 2015

Australian MRH-90 Helicopter Problems Aired

Like other operators of the NH-90 series helicopters, the Australians have experienced capability delays and maintainability problems.

October 22, 2015

Spirit Offers Cost-Saving C-130H Upgrade

MRO eyes unfulfilled U.S. requirement. Meanwhile, Israel’s own C-130H upgrade takes to the air

October 15, 2015

Indian Air Force Discusses Future Combat Aircraft–Again

The saga of failed procurements and indigenous aircraft development continues.

October 15, 2015

U.S. Army Plans First Deployment of Laser-Guided Rocket

The service has procured 'an initial quantity' of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, manufacturer BAE Systems said.

October 14, 2015

US Navy Test Pilots Fly the F-35 Fighter at Sea on Aircraft Carrier

US Navy Test Pilots Fly the F-35 Fighter at Sea on Aircraft Carrier

October 14, 2015

More Sea Trials for F-35 Carrier Variant

Meanwhile, the U.S. Air Force describes its plan for IOC, and voices continuing concern about new logistics system

October 13, 2015

Bell, Sikorsky Showcase Different Concepts for Army Helo

The two manufacturers said Lockheed Martin's involvement with competing teams for the Army joint multi-role demonstration is not a problem.

October 13, 2015