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Chengdu Flies Chinese-powered J-10 Fighter

The design institute at Chengdu flew a J-10B development aircraft fitted with the indigenous Shenyang Liming WS-10A Taihang engine at the end of July.

Electrical Power Problems Ground Lockheed Martin F-35s Again

All 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters now flying were grounded August 3, following the failure of the integrated power pack (IPP) on an F-35A d

MALE Decision in Paris Delays Anglo-French UAV Project

French Defense Minister Gerard Longuet said a French version of the <a href="news/single-news-page/article/heron-tp-uav-goes-public-for-the-first-time-8780

Embraer Confirms V2500 Engine for the KC-390

Embraer announced that the V2500 commercial turbofan produced by the International Aero Engines (IAE) consortium will power its twin-engine KC-390 tanker/t

Russian T-50 Shortlisted for New Korean Fighter Contest

South Korea is pushing ahead with the third phase of its fighter recapitalization program, and the short-listed candidates include the <a href="news/single

India Finally Approves Mirage 2000 Upgrade

India confirmed that it will upgrade its 51 Mirage 2000H fighters, and entered final negotiations with Thales, which will act as prime contractor.

Goodrich To Distribute Improved UAV Engine Fuel Injection System

Goodrich signed an agreement to distribute an electronic fuel injection system developed by Australian firm Currawong Engineering.

L-3 Offers Multi-sensor King Air 350 for Export

L-3 Communications has unveiled another ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) conversion of the Hawker Beechcraft King Air series, which will

ITT Creates Separate Defense Company and Boosts Investment

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First F-35s Arrive for Training, While Senator McCain Presses on Costs and Dutch Defer Deliveries

The first two production Lockheed Martin F-35s for operational training have been delivered to Eglin AFB, Florida, about one year behind schedule.

Orion Air Group Breaks Cover To Describe Special Mission Work

The Orion Air Group upped its profile by displaying a Gulfstream IISP modified as an R&D testbed at the Royal I

Euro Hawk Flies to Germany

Northrop Grumman flew the Euro Hawk UAV demo

Attack Helicopters Boost NATO Air Ops over Libya

Recent briefings in Brussels and London on <a href="news/single-news-page/article/paris-2011-eurofighter-typhoon-earning-its-first-combat-ribbons-in-libyan

Risks in British Switch to Carrier Version of F-35 Identified

Risks arise from the decision by the UK Ministry of Defence to switch its Joint Strike Fighter selection to the F-35C carrier version.

More Russian Engines for China’s J-10 Fighter

China has signed a fifth contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport for the supply of Saturn AL-31FN military turbofan engines from the MMPP Salyut factory to

Lockheed Martin Delivers Unmanned K-Max Helicopter for Evaluation

Lockheed Martin flew a K-Max helicopter to NAS Patuxent River to start an evaluation that will result in an <a href="news/single-news-page/article/us-army-

Navy Claims Another Milestone toward X-47B Carrier Landing

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U.S. Navy Awards Study Contracts For Unmanned Carrier-borne Stealth

Four American companies will demonstrate concepts for an unmanned carrier-launched airborne surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft to the U.S.

German-Israeli Smart Bomb Project Unveiled

Diehl BGT Defence of Germany has partnered with Rafael of Israel to launch a new standoff weapon with dual-mode guidance called “Pilum.” Named, after the

Joined-Wing UAV Revealed in China

Photographs of a new Chinese UAV have been posted on Chinese websites.