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Predator UAV Cleared for Wider Export

In a significant move, the U.S.

UAE To Weaponize Black Hawks

On the first day of the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the UAE announced that it is to upgrade 23 Black Hawk helicopters to an armed <a href="news/single-ne

Jordan Orders Gunships, Receives Camcopters

Jordan is to modify two of its Airbus Military CN-235

Pentagon: Boeing Was 'Clear Winner' of KC-X Contest

Boeing has won the KC-X competition and been awarded a $3.5 billion contract for engineering and manufacturing development of the <a href="airshow-conventi

February 25, 2011

Airbus and Boeing Await KC-X Tanker Award Today

Airbus and Boeing officials are expecting a call from the Pentagon at 4:45 p.m.

February 24, 2011

AIN Blog: The Airborne Intelligence Conundrum

When it comes to defense coverage, AIN naturally focuses on airborne systems and platforms, including some very high-tech stuff, of course.

February 8, 2011

Pan-European Neuron UCAV Comes Together

Major subassemblies for the <a href="airshow-convention-news/farnborough-air-show/single-publication-story/browse/0/article/amid-calls-for-collaboration-uc

February 4, 2011

Light Air Support Contenders are Tested by U.S. Air Force

Flight evaluations of the two contenders for the U.S.

February 4, 2011

Airbus Sees Progress, and a Setback, for A330MRTT

Airbus Military has flight-tested the fuselage refueling unit (FRU) of the <link news/single-news-page/article/a330-mrtt-brings-a-boom-to-airbus-biz-22817/

February 4, 2011

UK Chinook Upgrade Flies, More Details Emerge

Boeing announced the first flight of an upgraded <a href="news/single-news-page/article/raf-boosting-chinook-helicopter-fleet-with-new-builds-and-rebuilds-

February 4, 2011

Marshall Pursues Its Core C-130 Hercules Business

Marshall Aerospace took steps to boost the future of its core business: C-130 Hercules maintenance and support.

February 4, 2011

Brazil Buys UAVs and Upgrades AMX, but Defers Fighter Choice

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) made two defense procurement decisions, but deferred the long-pending choice of a new combat aircraft.

January 21, 2011

BAE Systems Cancels Sale of Avionics Business, Cuts UK Jobs

BAE Systems abandoned plans to sell most of its remaining avionics capabilities.

January 21, 2011

China’s New Fighter Prompts Renewed F-16 Plea from Taiwan

Taiwanese president Ma Ying-Jeou renewed his nation’s plea to the U.S.

January 21, 2011

Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Takes Flight

The prototype of <link ain-defense-perspective/single-publication-story/browse/0/article/china-reveals-new-combat-aircraft-design-28160/?no_cache=1&tx_ttne

January 21, 2011

F-35 Program Restructured Again as the STOVL Version Faces the Axe

Lockheed Martin has two years to fix problems with the F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) version of the Joint Strike Fighter, or it will b

January 21, 2011

Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Takes Flight

The prototype of <link ain-defense-perspective/single-publication-story/browse/0/article/china-reveals-new-combat-aircraft-design-28160/?no_cache=1&tx_ttne

January 11, 2011

F-35 Program Restructured Again as the STOVL Version Faces the Axe

Lockheed Martin has two years to fix problems with the F-35B STOVL version of the Joint Strike Fighter, or it will be cancelled.

January 10, 2011

AIN Blog: Is the U.S. Recycling Saudi Petrodollars into Weapons Sales?

I have long suspected that the main U.S.

January 10, 2011

China Reveals New Combat Aircraft Design

Following months of speculation, fueled by tidbits gleaned during the Zhuhai airshow in November, the first images of China’s newest combat aircraft were r

January 7, 2011