Defense

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Talon on target for UAE’s Apaches

Raytheon has successfully completed a series of firing tests in both hot and cold temperature extremes of the Talon laser-guided rocket for the UAE army’s

Aircraft

November 15, 2009

A400M closer to first flight, but loses client

There was good news and bad news for Europe’s troubled airlifter last week.

Aircraft

November 15, 2009

Three Arab nations join the Amraam community

Letters of offer and acceptance (LOAs) covering the supply of Raytheon’s AIM-120C-7, the latest version of the proven advanced medium-range air-to-air miss

November 15, 2009

France plays the long game for Dassault Rafale exports

The Dassault Rafale combat jet may yet prove to be an export winner, despite no such orders being placed to date.

November 14, 2009

The Secrets of Low-Rate, Low-Cost Rafale Production

How can the Rafale be produced–and offered for export–at an economic price when the production rate is only about one aircraft per month? Official French s

November 14, 2009

News Clips from Dubai 2009

Kazak Operator Receives Two More AW139s Kazakhstan-based JSC Euro-Asia Air has taken delivery of two AgustaWestland AW139 medium-twin helicopters

November 14, 2009

China’s new L-15 trainer arrives on the world stage

Appearing for the first time outside China, the L-15 Falcon is at Dubai to promote its capabilities here in a region that offers significant market potenti

November 14, 2009

F-22 Raptor wows crowd in Middle Eastern debut

Making its first-ever appearance in the Middle East, the U.S.

Aircraft

November 14, 2009

Wedgetail woes may be over for Boeing

Boeing is making the long-delayed delivery of the Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF

November 14, 2009

LM intelligence lab is airborne

Lockheed Martin is showing off its Airborne Multi-intelligence Laboratory (AML) here at the Dubai Airshow as part of its campaign to offer the aircraft’s u

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

Acquisitions help boost ISR business for Goodrich

Goodrich ISR Systems has been on the acquisition trail and some of the resulting technology is on display here at the Dubai Airshow (Stand W360).

November 13, 2009

COIN combat wing could be on horizon

In late July the U.S.

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

Diminutive Falco UAV is first to carry both video and radar

Selex Galileo, which produces the Falco tactical UAV, has recently integrated multiple reconnaissance sensors on the vehicle.

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

Upgraded RAF Chinooks headed for Afghanistan

In September the UK defense ministry announced a contract to upgrade the Royal Air Force’s 46-strong Boeing Chinook support helicopter force.

November 13, 2009

Saab and Ultra partner to promote VTUAS line

Last month Saab announced a partnership with Ultra Electronics’ UK-based Communication and Integrated Systems division covering the joint exploration and e

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

P-8A test programs proceed at full speed

Boeing is due to fly the first P-8A maritime patrol aircraft equipped with a mission system early next year as the program to replace the U.S.

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

Ruag modifies Do 228s for German surveillance roles

Four Dornier 228s operated by the German Navy’s Marineflieger-geschwader 3 “Graf Zeppelin” on pollution-control and surveillance missions are being upgrade

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

Aermacchi eager to sign UAE deal

Alenia Aermacchi is reorganizing the layout of its Venegono plant in Italy in preparation for the start of serial production of its M-346 lead-in fighter t

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

A330 MRTT brings a boom to Airbus biz

According to Airbus Military officials, the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has won all the recent competitions for a large aerial tanker because o

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Loses Critical Support

Not unlike the way the Philadelphia Phillies’ chances of winning this year’s World Series decreased substantially on Sunday when they lost game four to the

Aircraft

November 5, 2009

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Talon on target for UAE’s Apaches

Raytheon has successfully completed a series of firing tests in both hot and cold temperature extremes of the Talon laser-guided rocket for the UAE army’s

A400M closer to first flight, but loses client

There was good news and bad news for Europe’s troubled airlifter last week.

Three Arab nations join the Amraam community

Letters of offer and acceptance (LOAs) covering the supply of Raytheon’s AIM-120C-7, the latest version of the proven advanced medium-range air-to-air miss

France plays the long game for Dassault Rafale exports

The Dassault Rafale combat jet may yet prove to be an export winner, despite no such orders being placed to date.

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The Secrets of Low-Rate, Low-Cost Rafale Production

How can the Rafale be produced–and offered for export–at an economic price when the production rate is only about one aircraft per month? Official French s

News Clips from Dubai 2009

Kazak Operator Receives Two More AW139s Kazakhstan-based JSC Euro-Asia Air has taken delivery of two AgustaWestland AW139 medium-twin helicopters

China’s new L-15 trainer arrives on the world stage

Appearing for the first time outside China, the L-15 Falcon is at Dubai to promote its capabilities here in a region that offers significant market potenti

F-22 Raptor wows crowd in Middle Eastern debut

Making its first-ever appearance in the Middle East, the U.S.

Wedgetail woes may be over for Boeing

Boeing is making the long-delayed delivery of the Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&amp;C) aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF

LM intelligence lab is airborne

Lockheed Martin is showing off its Airborne Multi-intelligence Laboratory (AML) here at the Dubai Airshow as part of its campaign to offer the aircraft’s u

Acquisitions help boost ISR business for Goodrich

Goodrich ISR Systems has been on the acquisition trail and some of the resulting technology is on display here at the Dubai Airshow (Stand W360).

COIN combat wing could be on horizon

In late July the U.S.

Diminutive Falco UAV is first to carry both video and radar

Selex Galileo, which produces the Falco tactical UAV, has recently integrated multiple reconnaissance sensors on the vehicle.

Upgraded RAF Chinooks headed for Afghanistan

In September the UK defense ministry announced a contract to upgrade the Royal Air Force’s 46-strong Boeing Chinook support helicopter force.

Saab and Ultra partner to promote VTUAS line

Last month Saab announced a partnership with Ultra Electronics’ UK-based Communication and Integrated Systems division covering the joint exploration and e

P-8A test programs proceed at full speed

Boeing is due to fly the first P-8A maritime patrol aircraft equipped with a mission system early next year as the program to replace the U.S.

Ruag modifies Do 228s for German surveillance roles

Four Dornier 228s operated by the German Navy’s Marineflieger-geschwader 3 “Graf Zeppelin” on pollution-control and surveillance missions are being upgrade

Aermacchi eager to sign UAE deal

Alenia Aermacchi is reorganizing the layout of its Venegono plant in Italy in preparation for the start of serial production of its M-346 lead-in fighter t

A330 MRTT brings a boom to Airbus biz

According to Airbus Military officials, the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has won all the recent competitions for a large aerial tanker because o

VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Loses Critical Support

Not unlike the way the Philadelphia Phillies’ chances of winning this year’s World Series decreased substantially on Sunday when they lost game four to the

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Boeing is making the long-delayed delivery of the Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF