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U.S., British Aircraft Support New Campaign Over Iraq

Manned and unmanned aircraft are participating in the intelligence-gathering and humanitarian missions.

August 14, 2014

Russia Developing New Interceptor, and Progressing with Bomber

August 14, 2014

U.S. Army Taps Bell, Sikorsky-Boeing For JMR Next Phase

Sikorsky and Boeing will advance the SB-1 Defiant; Bell’s proposal is the V-280 Valor tiltrotor.

August 13, 2014

Britten-Norman Touts Defender 4000 for ISR Role

BN-2 Islander and Defender twin turboprops could provide an affordable and entry-level ISR option, says their manufacturer.

Egypt, Brazil Boost C295 Order Book for Airbus

Company inked deals for 11 more of the transports, on which winglets will soon be an option.

Elbit Delivers Big New Display for F-16 Upgrade

Replacing old electro-mechanical instruments, the new display improves the presentation of data and reduces pilot workload.

Poland Retains Su-22s, Wants New Attack Helicopters

U.S. Army Plans To Announce JMR Flight-Test Phase

The service plans to select two proposed designs to advance to fabrication and flight-testing.

Bell Applying 525 Technology to V-280

The Army expected to make a decision on its Joint Multi-Role Program, and Bell believes commonality with the civil 525 gives the Valor an advantage.

Investigation Halted into AgustaWestland AW101 Sale to India

The helo maker has agreed to pay a fine which, it claims, is an admission of wrongdoing or liability.

Thales Helmet Sight To Be Sole-Source on Airbus Helicopters

Engine Problems Still Cloud F-35 Progress

Grob Offers New Cockpits; Wins Mexico Order for G 120TP

Swedes Snub Danish Search for F-35 Alternative

The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon are the other contenders in Denmark.

Rival F-16 Upgrades Proceed; Iraq Delivery May Not

Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems are reworking aircraft for Taiwan and Korea.

India’s Avro Replacement Could Be Problematic

India's first solely private-sector project could have trouble finding an acceptable number of competitors.

Defense Highlights From The Farnborough Airshow

Saab Outlines New MPA and AEW Developments

The company hopes to secure its first deal in the maritime surveillance/patrol market in the near future.

British Carrier Remains Controversial

The total forecast cost for Britain's new aircraft carrier threatens to sink other UK defense projects.

Reorganized Rafael Features New Systems

Rafael is showing new C4ISR pods and weapons.