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Watchkeeper UAV on course for deployment

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BAE Systems offers a smarter way to train

BAE Systems is in the process of developing a new architecture that could greatly enhance the effectiveness of tactical training missions, while reducing t

UK must boost R&D spend to remain competitive

The government needs to support research and development if the UK aerospace and defense industry is to continue what has proved to be a recession-defying

Goodrich’s AIS studies Terprom for trainers

Atlantic Inertial Systems (AIS), part of Goodrich Corp., is the provider of the Terprom terrain-referenced navigation system that is installed in many comb

Boeing Phantom Works pushes new Eye-in-the-Sky program

How cool is this? A high-altitude spyplane that can stay airborne for four days, driven by a liquid hydrogen power system, was unveiled last Monday at th

UK flight training ascends to reality as aircraft arrive

The first courses to be provided under the UK’s new military flying training systems (MFTS) are to begin in less than a year when Royal Navy observers star

Boeing Phantom Works pushes new Eye-in-the-Sky program

How cool is this? A high-altitude spyplane that can stay airborne for four days, driven by a liquid hydrogen power system, was unveiled last Monday at the

IAI To Rewire U.S. Air Force Eagles

The Lahav division of Israel Aerospace Industries has joined forces with Fort Worth, Texas-based InterConnect Wiring to win a contract worth more than $50

Northrop rattles its SABR

Following a successful series of trials in a U.S.

T-50 completes early flight and bench tests

Sukhoi has completed its preliminary flight and bench trials program for the T-50 PAK-FA fighter.

Su-35 Is Sukhoi’s Main Short-term Export Hope

While development of the T-50 PAK-FA gathers pace, the Su-35 remains Sukhoi’s export priority for the next five to seven years.

Tiny drones perform in indoor arena

As part of a concerted drive to increase the number of unmanned aircraft displays at the Farnborough show, organizers have installed a special netted area

UK Unveils Taranis UCAV Demonstrator

Amid tight security, the Taranis unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) was unveiled at BAE Systems’ Warton airfield in England this week.

KC-X Evaluation Begins Again–with a Surprise

Last week bidders handed in their latest proposals for the U.S.

Germany and France Propose Drastic Defense Cutbacks

Armed forces in Europe are bracing themselves for severe cutbacks as governments tackle budget deficit problems.

Boeing Flies F-15 Silent Eagle

Boeing has flown the interim version of the <link news/single-news-page/article/singapores-f-15-fleet-grows-silent-eagle-preps-for-flight-test-23649/ _blan

Atlas Cheetah C Fighters for Ecuador

Reports from Ecuador state that the nation is close to acquiring nine Atlas Cheetah C fighters from South Africa.

Sagem Launches Vertical-attack Laser AASM

Announced last week was the first successful test of the 250-kilogram laser-guided version of Sagem’s AASM modular weapon.

L-3 rises in the ranks of defense technology

L-3 Communications is here at the Farnborough airshow highlighting some of the technology with which it has been able to assert itself as a leader in syste

Irkut’s MC-21 raises Russian comfort bar

This week’s Farnborough airshow will provide the closest look yet at what Irkut Corp.