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U.S. Air Force Sheds Some Light on Coming LRS-B Contract

The U.S. Air Force suggested it will award a 'cost-plus' contract to develop the new Long-Range Strike Bomber.

Pilatus Rolls Out 100th PC-21

Swiss company competes in a complicated market for turboprop trainers

AAR Airlift Signs for Two AW-189 SAR Helicopters

The Falklands mission requires all-weather SAR, helicopter EMS, rescue hoist, night-vision imaging systems and passenger and cargo transfers.

Seahawk PBL Contract Sets New Standard, Companies Say

The U.S. Navy awarded Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin a nearly $2 billion contract for H-60 Seahawk performance-based logistics.

Royal Thai Army Pilots and Mechanics Complete UH-72A Lakota Training at Airbus Helicopters

This was the first group to travel to Airbus Helicopters’ Texas training facility to train on the twin-engine helicopter.

Pentagon Approves BAE Anti-Missile System for Export

The U.S. Department of Defense approved exports of BAE Systems' advanced threat infrared countermeasures systems used on Army helicopters.

India Explores New Helicopter Options with Russia

The two nations could cooperate on production of the Mi-17, Ka-226 and Ka-31

Sikorsky Assembling Second Raider

Developing unmanned systems

'Sports-car' Performance Promised for Bell V-280

The third-generation tiltrotor takes lessons learned from the V-22 as it prepares for first flight in 2017.

February 27, 2015

UAE Reveals New C-17 and Helicopter Buys at IDEX Show

Eurofighter, Denel, Wescam and others choose venue for product announcements

February 27, 2015

HammerHead Takes Flight, Gains First Order

The Italian Air Force has placed an order for the UAV conversion of the Piaggio Avanti.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 26, 2015

‘Make in India’ Theme Stressed at Aero India Show

No big defense deals done at the event, but a top-level French delegation arrived soon after

February 24, 2015

Lockeed Martin Unveils 'Legion Pod' for F-15, F-16 Retrofit

Lockheed Martin's Legion Pod incorporates the company's new generation infrared search and track system for fourth generation fighters.

February 23, 2015

Rafale’s Prospects Discussed By Top Indian Officials

Indian air force chief says MMRCA is urgent, and more Sukhois are no substitute

February 19, 2015

Lockheed Discusses F-16 Upgrade for Korea, Other Nations

Lockheed Martin is discussing with the U.S. and Korean governments the F-16 upgrade originally awarded to BAE Systems.

February 19, 2015

U.S. Export Policy Allows Wider Unmanned Aircraft Sales

The U.S. State Department announced a new export policy that provides for the sale of U.S.-made military and commercial drones overseas.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 18, 2015

Indian Procurement Reform is Real, Modi Tells Aero India

Indian private sector companies are taking advantage of a more open defense procurement environment

Regulations and Government

February 18, 2015

Israel Raises Profile in India To Protect Market Share

Israel's defense minister Moshe Ya'alon said his country's relationship with India is "finally out of the closet" after his visit to the Aero India show.

Regulations and Government

February 18, 2015

General Atomics 'Due Regard' Radar Ready for Evaluation

General Atomics said it has flown the first fully functional air-to-air collision avoidance radar for unmanned aircraft.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 17, 2015

Turkey’s Rokestan Expands Missile Portfolio

Rokestan recently stepped up testing of products such as the Hisar air defense missile.

February 16, 2015