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Egypt Confirms Rapid Order for Rafale Fighter

Dassault Aviation concluded its first export order for the Rafale fighter with Egypt in barely three months.

February 13, 2015

Dassault Has An Export Order for the Rafale Fighter. See what Egypt is Getting

Dassault Has An Export Order for the Rafale Fighter. See what Egypt is Getting

February 13, 2015

Martin Baker Cries Foul Over Rival Seat Improvements

Row develops over alleged improper funding of modifications to the ACES ejection seat

Regulations and Government

February 12, 2015

IAI Reveals New MPA Based On Global 5000

Israeli company has chosen the Bombardier business jet as it re-enters the maritime patrol aircraft market.

February 12, 2015

U.S. Navy Updates Guidance for Helicopter Inspections

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued updated guidance for inspecting Sikorsky CH/MH-53E heavy lift helicopters.

February 12, 2015

Egypt To Acquire Rafale Combat Jets

Qatar could follow, but negotiations with India are still unresolved.

February 11, 2015

Northrop Grumman Announces New Design for T-X Trainer

Northrop Grumman will propose a new design for the U.S. Air Force's T-X advanced jet trainer program instead of teaming with BAE Systems with its Hawk jet.

February 10, 2015

U.S. Army's 'Bridge' is Modernization, Unmanned Teaming

Manned-unmanned teaming of Apaches and unmanned aircraft is the U.S. Army's 'bridging strategy' to replace OH-58 Kiowa Warriors.

February 5, 2015

Drive To Reduce Typhoon Support Costs Continues

The UK Ministry of Defence is not yet ready to sign a long-term deal with BAE Systems.

February 5, 2015

Embraer KC-390 Military Transport First Flight

Embraer KC-390 Military Transport First Flight

February 4, 2015

USAF FY2016 Budget: U-2 Survives but A-10 Still Cut

Service chiefs protect F-35, KC-46 and LRS-B but say that sequestration would force further tough choices.

Regulations and Government

February 3, 2015

First Flight for Embraer KC-390 Airlifter

Flying qualities were as predicted during 1 hour 25 minute sortie.

February 3, 2015

Nigerian Airpower Hindered in Boko Haram Fight

The threat to fixed- and rotary-wing operations by Boko Haram is not insignificant, says a chief of policy for the Nigerian Air Force.

February 2, 2015

Pentagon Presents $585.3 Billion Proposed FY16 Budget

The Obama administration has proposed a $585.3 billion defense budget for Fiscal Year 2016, which begins in October.

February 2, 2015

U.S. Offers Four New Defense Projects to India

President Obama’s visit renews defense trade pact and signals greater cooperation.

January 29, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Describes Export Prospects

Maker eyes orders from Brazil, Malaysia, Qatar, and Poland to offset cuts in European orders.

January 28, 2015

Chinook 'Block 2' Program Could Begin in 2017, Army Says

The U.S. Army plans to extend the life of its venerable CH-47 Chinook another 45 years through a series of block upgrades.

January 28, 2015

U.S. Air Force Selects Boeing 747-8 as New Air Force One

The U.S. Air Force will enter into negotiations with Boeing to deliver up to three 747-8s to serve as the new Air Force One.

January 28, 2015

Raytheon Acquires Manufacturer of Small, Tactical Drones

Raytheon acquired Sensitel, manufacturer of the Silver Fox, Manta and Coyote small unmanned aircraft systems.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

January 27, 2015

Russian Military and Government Take Surplus Il-96 Airliners

The order includes conversions and remodels as well as new aircraft.

Regulations and Government

January 26, 2015