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World awaits Singapore’s selection

It might seem strange that the aerospace world awaits with such anticipation Singapore’s choice of advanced jet trainer, especially since it will probably

February 20, 2008

First KC-767 delivered to Japan as U.S. KC-X decision comes due

Boeing delivered the first of four KC-767 Tankers to Japan yesterday, 15 months behind schedule.

February 20, 2008

Ready for duty, Fire Scout shipping out

The U.S.

February 20, 2008

Embraer C-390 would serve Asia well

Since April last year, when Embraer revealed that it is studying the possible development of a military transport aircraft, the world has awaited further n

February 20, 2008

First engine runs on Superjet 100 are imminent

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft hopes to make the first engine runs on its PowerJet SaM146-equipped Superjet 100 this week as it awaits authorization to begin flight

February 20, 2008

SABR takes X-band radar a step further

Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems Division revealed here yesterday the latest in its growing active electronically steered antenna (AESA) radar family.

February 20, 2008

India’s fighter shootout has the world’s eye

The technical and technology transfer bids for one of the biggest-ever fighter deals of recent times are due for delivery in 11 days time.

February 20, 2008

Taiwan to modernize indigenous fighter

AIDC’s modernization program for the F-CK-1 Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF)–also known as the Ching-kuo–is nearing the end of its latest development perio

February 20, 2008

Big Friend; Little Friend

In World War II, Allied bombers and their escort fighters were called “big friends” and “little friends.” Here, an F-16 appears to be following the traditi

February 19, 2008

Aussie aerobats sparkle in the Changi skies

The Roulettes display team from Australia is providing a daily example of skilled flying in conditions that are sometimes quite demanding.

February 19, 2008

Saab inks multi-ship contract with Kingdom of Thailand

Following the signing of a contract by the Kingdom of Thailand for six fighters, Saab is celebrating the capture of its first Gripen customer in the region

February 19, 2008

Hermes UAV a proven success

With no fewer than three on show, the Elbit Hermes 450 outnumbers any other machine type in the static park at Singapore ’08.

February 19, 2008

BAE’s Herti is a combat veteran

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are no longer strangers at aerospace and defense exhibitions, but BAE Systems’ Herti claims a world’s first as a fully auto

February 19, 2008

Malaysian UAV excels at some unusual missions

Beginning life as a research project at the Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) Department of Aerospace Engineering, the UPMX unmanned air vehicle has demons

February 19, 2008

U.S. to share its Hawk intel data

The U.S.

February 19, 2008

India opts for six C-130Js

Marking a major change in defense acquisition policy, the Indian Air Force has agreed to buy six Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules through U.S.

February 18, 2008

Two Aermacchi trainers vying for Pac Rim orders

Alenia Aermacchi expects to soon ink an order for 18 SF-260 primary trainers from the Philippines National Defence Department as part of a package aimed at

February 18, 2008

Black Knights are Singapore’s pride

Streaking across the Changi skies in their sleek red-and-white F-16s, the Black Knights symbolize Singapore’s determination to boost this revamped, go-it-a

February 18, 2008

Sikorsky taps Eaton for CH-53K systems

Sikorsky Aircraft has selected Eaton Corp.

February 18, 2008

Black Knights joust with the clouds

Representing the Singapore Air Force, the colorful Black Knights aerobatic team brings its own form of razzle-dazzle to the daily aerial display.

February 18, 2008