Defense

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UAVs to patrol English Channel?

Represented by Farnborough Aerospace in Hall 4 Stand E13, the Warrior (Aero-Marine) Gull 36 UAV has commenced operating both in and over the English Channe

July 15, 2008

Marshall, Shorts team on Tucano upgrades

Marshall Aerospace is proposing a significant upgrade for the RAF’s Tucano trainer, in conjunction with the original manufacturer, Bombardier subsidiary Sh

July 15, 2008

L-3 wins Canadian and USAF contracts

L-3 Communications announced here at Farnborough a number of significant contracts.

July 15, 2008

A400M program delays likely as concerns mount

Further delay to the Airbus A400M military transport now seems inevitable.

Aircraft

July 15, 2008

STOVL first flight hailed during JSF briefing

Yesterday’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter briefing turned into a celebration of the recent first flight of the F-35B STOVL version.

Aircraft

July 15, 2008

UK seals weapons partnerships

Future British requirements for missiles and other guided weapons seem likely to be met by a partnership sealed here yesterday.

July 15, 2008

CAEW is a bridge to the future

IAI’s Gulfstream G550-based conformal airborne early warning & control (CAEW) aircraft is making its world debut here at Farnborough.

July 15, 2008

Hermes wins another major order

Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract valued at some $20 million to supply Hermes 450 UAV systems to an unnamed European country.

Aircraft

July 14, 2008

Modern Aviation Art Takes Flight

The Art of Flight is the title of an exhibition of paintings produced by David Bent on show in Hall 4.

July 14, 2008

Aermacchi Fighter Trainer Logs Maiden Flight

Alenia Aermacchi’s first pre-production M-346 lead-in fighter trainer made its official maiden flight on July 7 with Aermacchi chief test pilot Olinto Cecc

Aircraft

July 14, 2008

Marshall Shelters Herti GCS

Last week Marshall Specialist Vehicles delivered a second ground control station shelter to BAE Systems Integrated Systems Technologies (Insyte) for use wi

July 14, 2008

Restored Vulcan needs funds to live long and prosper

That a bomber which first entered service in the late 1950s should still excite attention whenever it appears in the skies is obvious to those fortunate en

July 14, 2008

Russia bids for trainer sales

The Yak-130 advanced jet trainer is not cavorting about the skies over Farnborough, but company executives are on hand at the Irkut stand (Hall 1 E8) to di

July 14, 2008

Operational Lakota helo deliveries get under way

Deliveries of the Eurocopter UH-72A (EC 145) Lakota to the U.S.

July 14, 2008

QinetiQ, Boeing join on Vulture solar UAV

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July 14, 2008

Europrop finally lays to rest A400M compressor problems

Powering the A400M was always going to be a challenge, requiring the development of the Western world’s biggest turboprop, the 11,000-shp TP400-D6, and int

Engines

July 14, 2008

New datalink for Litening targeting pods

Northrop Grumman’s defensive systems division has delivered the first of a new generation of Plug and Play II video datalinks for use with the Litening AT

July 14, 2008

Raptor thrills, but could face Pentagon chill

Appearing for one day only, the F-22 Raptor thrilled the Farnborough crowd yesterday with a majestic display of power and agility.

July 14, 2008

Piaggio Developing Special Mission Avanti for Italy

Piaggio Aero Industries is developing a special version of the P.180 Avanti for the Italian air force intended for navaid flight inspections.

Aircraft

July 14, 2008

ASTOR passes big test, formal acceptance next

The advanced stand-off radar (ASTOR) ground surveillance system produced by Raytheon has passed a major operational test, and will be officially accepted b

Aircraft

July 14, 2008

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Essential news and analysis from the defense aerospace sector. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs in military aircraft, engines, and avionics.

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UAVs to patrol English Channel?

Represented by Farnborough Aerospace in Hall 4 Stand E13, the Warrior (Aero-Marine) Gull 36 UAV has commenced operating both in and over the English Channe

Marshall, Shorts team on Tucano upgrades

Marshall Aerospace is proposing a significant upgrade for the RAF’s Tucano trainer, in conjunction with the original manufacturer, Bombardier subsidiary Sh

L-3 wins Canadian and USAF contracts

L-3 Communications announced here at Farnborough a number of significant contracts.

A400M program delays likely as concerns mount

Further delay to the Airbus A400M military transport now seems inevitable.

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STOVL first flight hailed during JSF briefing

Yesterday’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter briefing turned into a celebration of the recent first flight of the F-35B STOVL version.

UK seals weapons partnerships

Future British requirements for missiles and other guided weapons seem likely to be met by a partnership sealed here yesterday.

CAEW is a bridge to the future

IAI’s Gulfstream G550-based conformal airborne early warning &amp; control (CAEW) aircraft is making its world debut here at Farnborough.

Hermes wins another major order

Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract valued at some $20 million to supply Hermes 450 UAV systems to an unnamed European country.

Modern Aviation Art Takes Flight

The Art of Flight is the title of an exhibition of paintings produced by David Bent on show in Hall 4.

Aermacchi Fighter Trainer Logs Maiden Flight

Alenia Aermacchi’s first pre-production M-346 lead-in fighter trainer made its official maiden flight on July 7 with Aermacchi chief test pilot Olinto Cecc

Marshall Shelters Herti GCS

Last week Marshall Specialist Vehicles delivered a second ground control station shelter to BAE Systems Integrated Systems Technologies (Insyte) for use wi

Restored Vulcan needs funds to live long and prosper

That a bomber which first entered service in the late 1950s should still excite attention whenever it appears in the skies is obvious to those fortunate en

Russia bids for trainer sales

The Yak-130 advanced jet trainer is not cavorting about the skies over Farnborough, but company executives are on hand at the Irkut stand (Hall 1 E8) to di

Operational Lakota helo deliveries get under way

Deliveries of the Eurocopter UH-72A (EC 145) Lakota to the U.S.

QinetiQ, Boeing join on Vulture solar UAV

.

Europrop finally lays to rest A400M compressor problems

Powering the A400M was always going to be a challenge, requiring the development of the Western world’s biggest turboprop, the 11,000-shp TP400-D6, and int

New datalink for Litening targeting pods

Northrop Grumman’s defensive systems division has delivered the first of a new generation of Plug and Play II video datalinks for use with the Litening AT

Raptor thrills, but could face Pentagon chill

Appearing for one day only, the F-22 Raptor thrilled the Farnborough crowd yesterday with a majestic display of power and agility.

Piaggio Developing Special Mission Avanti for Italy

Piaggio Aero Industries is developing a special version of the P.180 Avanti for the Italian air force intended for navaid flight inspections.

ASTOR passes big test, formal acceptance next

The advanced stand-off radar (ASTOR) ground surveillance system produced by Raytheon has passed a major operational test, and will be officially accepted b

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IAI’s Gulfstream G550-based conformal airborne early warning & control (CAEW) aircraft is making its world debut here at Farnborough.