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Brazilian air force tests KC-390 refueling capabilities
Feb 23, 2017 (UPI)
The Brazilian air force has started flight testing the aerial refueling capabilities of Embraer's KC-390 airlifter. The first in-flight refueling mission of the...
Russia-UAE 5th-generation fighter jet to be developed no earlier than 2025
Feb 22, 2017 (Sputnik)
The development of a Russia-UAE fifth-generation fighter jet based on the MiG-29 (NATO reporting name: "Fulcrum") will be completed no earlier than 2025, the CE...
Airbus profits hit by military plane woes
Feb 22, 2017 (AFP)
European airplane maker Airbus said Wednesday that its profits nosedived last year as charges related to problems with its A400M military cargo transport plane ...
Hungary gets more flight time on leased Gripen fighters
Feb 22, 2017 (UPI)
Sweden and Hungary have updated their Gripen fighter lease agreement to give Hungary more flight hours and updated aircraft. The new comprehensive agreement all...
Boeing to provide C-17 training for UAE
Feb 22, 2017 (UPI)
Boeing received an $18.7 million contract from the United Arab Emirates to provide logistics support and C-17 training simulator maintenance. The two-year contr...
Leonardo delivers first NH90 MITT helo to Italian navy
Feb 21, 2017 (UPI)
Leonardo delivered its first NH90 Maritime - Italian Navy Tactical Transport helicopter during a ceremony held at Luni Naval Base. The delivery marks the first ...
Russian Helicopters in talks with India for 200 aircraft
Feb 20, 2017 (UPI)
Russian Helicopters is in talks with the government of India for the potential sale of 200 helicopters to support various security roles. Representatives for th...
Austria sues Airbus over alleged fraud in Eurofighter deal
Feb 17, 2017 (UPI)
Austria's defense ministry has filed a criminal complaint against two Airbus subsidiaries for alleged fraud regarding a Eurofighter procurement deal. Airbus ink...
NATO countries to join multinational aerial tanker initiative
Feb 17, 2017 (UPI)
Three NATO countries intend to join a European program for a new multinational fleet of aerial refueler/transport aircraft. The countries are Belgium, Norway an...
Northrop Grumman demos 4th- and 5th-gen jet communications
Feb 17, 2017 (UPI)
Northrop Grumman and the British Royal Air Force recently completed a communications interoperability demonstration using F-35 and Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Dur...
Alphabet's 'Loon' internet plan closer to deployment
Feb 17, 2017 (AFP)
Google parent Alphabet said Thursday that artificial intelligence-infused navigation software has significantly sped up plans to deploy Project Loon internet ba...
Google internet balloon plan snagged in Sri Lanka: minister
Feb 16, 2017 (AFP)
Google's venture to beam the internet to remote areas of the world via balloon has hit a legal snag in Sri Lanka that could see the project abandoned on the isl...
Dassault to offer Rafale fighter to Indian navy
Feb 16, 2017 (UPI)
Dassault Aviation of France plans to bid on a contract to supply 57 fighter jets to the Indian Navy, the Press Trust of India reported. Eric Trappier, chief exe...
GE Aviation reveals $4B investment in U.S. operations
Feb 16, 2017 (UPI)
GE Aviation invested $4.3 billion in its expanding U.S. operations during the 2011 to 2016 period and another $1.1 billion internationally. The U.S. investments...
Russian defense ministry shows off Su-35S maneuverability
Feb 16, 2017 (UPI)
The Russian Ministry of Defense recently demonstrated the flight capabilities of its Sukhoi Su-35S multirole fighter jet. In a video released by the ministry, a...
HAL unveils new multirole helicopter at Aero India 2017
Feb 15, 2017 (UPI)
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited showcased a full-scale mock-up of its Indian Multi Role Helicopter during the Aero India 2017 conference in Bengaluru. The new rot...
Saab offering sensor package for Indian Tejas fighters
Feb 15, 2017 (UPI)
Saab reports that it is offering a sensor package for India's s LCA-Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft in partnership with Indian industry. The package consists of Saa...
Bell-Boeing contracted for V-22 sustainment and upgrade planning
Feb 15, 2017 (UPI)
Bell-Boeing, a joint venture between Boeing and Bell Helicopter, received a $58 million order to provide various services for the U.S. Navy's V-22 Osprey aircra...
Czech Republic, Switzerland eye A400M lease from Germany
Feb 14, 2017 (UPI)
The armed forces of the Czech Republic and Switzerland may lease A400M military transport planes from Germany. The move was announced by Czech military leaders,...
Russia's T-50 PAK jet to make maiden flight with new engine
Feb 14, 2017 (UPI)
Russia's T-50 PAK fighter is scheduled to make its first flight with a new engine later in 2017, according to state media reports. The Sukhoi-made aircraft is m...
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