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IAI introduces military system for preventing midair collisions
Nov 22, 2016 (UPI)
Israel Aerospace Industries has introduced a new system for military aircraft to help pilots avoid midair collisions with civilian and commercial planes. The Co...
Canada considers buying 18 F/A-18 Super Hornets
Nov 22, 2016 (UPI)
The government of Canada is exploring a potential purchase of 18 new F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters to replace the aging aircraft in its fleet. In a statement ann...
Britain builds maintenance hangar for A400M transports
Nov 22, 2016 (UPI)
A three-bay maintenance hangar for Britain's fleet of A400M transport aircraft has been completed at a Royal Air Force base, the Ministry of Defense reports. Th...
First U.K. Royal Navy AW101 Merlin MK4 takes flight
Nov 22, 2016 (UPI)
The first AW101 Merlin MK4 rotary-wing aircraft delivered to the U.K. Royal Navy by Leonardo-Finmeccanica has taken its maiden flight. Leonardo says the aircraf...
Space for the masses as helium balloons reach through the stratosphere
Nov 21, 2016 (SPX)
Space will soon be within the grasp of everyday people, small countries, researchers or start-up companies thanks to a fleet of low-cost launch vehicles under d...
Lockheed Martin to modernize South Korean F-16 fleet
Nov 21, 2016 (UPI)
Lockheed Martin has received a $1.2 billion contract to upgrade 134 F-16 fighters for South Korea's air force. Under the contract, the company will provide a va...
U.S. Navy reaches milestone with F-35B weapons load testing
Nov 21, 2016 (UPI)
U.S. Navy personnel completed a round of weapons load testing for the F-35B variant on board the USS America assault ship during recent sea trials. The tests we...
Spain receives first Airbus A400M transport
Nov 18, 2016 (UPI)
Airbus Defense and Space has delivered the first of 27 Spanish-made A400M airlifters to the Spanish air force. The aircraft was delivered during a brief ceremon...
State Dept approves dual Gulf deals for F18 and F15 jets
Nov 18, 2016 (UPI)
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $10.1 billion foreign military sale of 40 F/A-18 aircraft to the government of Kuwait. The potential purchase ...
South Korea to buy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures from U.S.
Nov 17, 2016 (UPI)
The U.S. State Department has approved a proposed foreign military sale of Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure systems to South Korea. Large Aircraft Infrare...
Chilean defense ministry signs agreement with Airbus
Nov 16, 2016 (UPI)
The Chilean Ministry of National Defense forged a new partnership with Airbus after officials signed a new agreement. The agreement aims to facilitate a path fo...
U.S. Air Force develops solution for F-22 weapon issue
Nov 15, 2016 (UPI)
A U.S. Air Force maintenance team has developed a solution for a re-occurring problem with the weapon systems used by an F-22 Raptor aircraft. The branch did no...
U.S. Army selects Rockwell Collins to support Future Vertical Lift program
Nov 15, 2016 (UPI)
The U.S. Army has contracted Rockwell Collins to conduct collaborative studies to support the future development of vertical lift military aircraft. Under the c...
RUAG Australia selected for F-35 sustainment work
Nov 15, 2016 (UPI)
RUAG Australia has been contracted to perform maintenance and overhaul duties for Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. Under the contract, the co...
BAE Systems to modernize U.S. Air Force's F-15 fleet
Nov 15, 2016 (UPI)
Boeing has awarded BAE Systems with a $140 million contract to support its F-15 modernization effort for the U.S. Air Force. The contract is part of the Air For...
Leonardo-Finmeccanica demonstrates C-27J capabilities
Nov 14, 2016 (UPI)
Leonardo-Finmeccanica began its demonstration tour for the C-27J Spartan tactical airlifter in Latin America. The tour will cover a number of countries includin...
First woman to fly China's J-10 fighter killed in crash
Nov 14, 2016 (AFP)
The first woman to fly China's J-10 fighter plane was killed in a crash during an aerobatics training exercise, state-run media reported Monday. Yu Xu, 30, a me...
French court green-lights controversial Nantes airport
Nov 14, 2016 (AFP)
A court in western France cleared the way Monday for work to begin on an airport vehemently opposed by local residents and environmentalists defending precious ...
Thales announces major investment in next generation aircraft communications technology
Nov 09, 2016 (SPX)
Thales has announced a major investment in next generation aircraft communications technology with the commitment to a jointly funded 20 pounds million research...
Sweden orders new pilot helmets
Nov 08, 2016 (UPI)
Sweden's Defense Materiel Administration has given Saab an order for an advanced helmet mounted display system for use by Air Force Gripen pilots. The system, c...
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