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Boeing Narrows the C-17, but Widens the Search for Exports

Boeing has revealed its latest thinking on how the C-17 heav

Japan Eyes Further Mitsubishi F-2 Procurement

Japan is examining the possibility of continuing production of the Mitsubishi F-2 to bolster its fighter fleet in the face of growing Chinese capability, a

China and Pakistan Push Chengdu JF-17 Fighter for Export

In the same week that the Chengdu JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft made its <link news/single-news-page/article/pakistans-jf-17-thunders-onto-the-farnborough-

Turbulent ride awaits aerospace and defense, says business study

A quick turnaround in aerospace and defense is unlikely, since the industries still face huge challenges, according to business advisor AlixPartners.

Sikorsky Extends Order for CMC Avionics for Black Hawks

Esterline CMC Electronics secured a follow-on order from Sikorsky for flight management systems in Black Hawk helicopters.

New UK government slams tanker waste

Last week, Vince Cable, the business secretary in the new British government, heavily criticized the supply of 14 A330MRTTs to the Royal Air Force (RAF) as

Saab gap analysis study key to future military tech

A plan for the industrial and technological base of future European military aerospace moved forward with the signing of a contract for a one-year study to

International partners drive Joint Strike Fighter recovery

Lockheed Martin vice president Tom Burbage delivered a business-as-usual update on the Joint Strike Fighter program.

How the CIA tried to spy on China from the air

AIN defense editor Chris Pocock will be signing copies of his new book here at Farnborough today and tomorrow.

Carrier-borne UCAS nears first flight

Northrop Grumman rolled out the X-47B UCAS-D (unmanned combat air system-demonstrator) in December 2008 and since then has been busy preparing the first of

UK defense cuts will be deep but smart

The Royal Air Force (RAF) will emerge from the current UK Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) with only two types of airlifter, two types of fight

CASA in it for long haul with military transports

Robust and versatile, the series of small-medium tactical transports designed by CASA in Spain are still enjoying steady sales after more than 40 years.

Italy’s C-27J fleet Passes 10,000-hour Milestone

This month the Italian air force’s fleet of 12 Alenia Aeronautica C-27J transports racked up its 10,000th flying hour, during the course of which the type

Life begins at 50 for upgraded Sea Kings

Some aircraft fulfill their missions so well that they seem to last almost forever.

News Clips: Farnborough Airshow

VT Takeover Will Boost Babcock’s ProfileBabcock claims to have become Britain’s second largest defense company, with the completion of its tak

NewGen Tanker still under wraps

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Israel launches new satellite

Israel’s latest remote-sensing satellite, Ofeq-9, was successfully placed in orbit on June 22 by an Israel Aerospace Industries Shavit vehicle launched fro

Grob, Elbit team on G-120tp trainer

German aircraft manufacturer Grob Aircraft and Elbit Systems, the Israeli specialist in electronic defense, have signed several agreements to partner in th

Latest-tech E-scan radar to fly on Typhoon in 2013

A prototype of the very latest type of active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar will be flying on a Eurofighter Typhoon in 2013, so that customers

Pratt and GE butt heads again over F-35 engine alternative

Pratt & Whitney and General Electric have bought their high-stakes battle over the provision of an alternative engine for the Lockheed-Martin F-35.