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Demand for airborne persistent surveillance platforms has sparked a revival of interest in lighter-than-air craft. Martin Streetly explores the potential of new designs and materials
06 October 2010
USAE pursues future programmes despite KC-X protest rejection
The US Government Accountability Office has rejected US Aerospace Inc's KC-X tanker programme protest
08 October 2010
Denel develops air-transportable Casspir APC
Mechem has developed an air-transportable APC.
20 September 2010
New Zealand aircraft sale window extended
An extended purchase deadline should allow a US company to follow through on plans to acquire retired Royal New Zealand Air Force aircraft.
27 September 2010
Sikorsky X2 breaks 250 kt to set new record
Setting an unofficial helicopter speed record, the Sikorsky X2 reached 250 kt true air speed with three months of flight-testing yet to remain.
17 September 2010
USAF uses C-17 for bio-fuel flight-test
With an end goal of running its entire fleet on a synthetic blend of fuel, the US Air Force tested a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with a bio-aviation fuel combination.
10 September 2010
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- USAF launches new biofuel testing programme
India and Russia create joint venture to push on with Multirole Transport Aircraft
India and Russia have signed an agreement to form a joint venture to design, develop and manufacture a multirole transport aircraft
15 September 2010
Swiss fighter replacement faces further delays
Within a week of the Swiss government promising to re-ignite the delayed fighter replacement programme, the plans have again been delayed.
27 August 2010
Eyes on target: scout helicopters carve out a lasting impression
Despite the rise of the attack helicopter, the scout is still holding its ground as an important part of militaries' helicopter operations.
08 September 2010
Lockheed Martin warns against delays to JSF orders
The delayed production schedules of eight partner nations in the international F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter programme are a cause for concern for Lockheed Martin.
20 August 2010
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- Dutch cast doubt on JSF deal
Thai budget makes provision for second Gripen batch
Thailand approves USD5.4 billion budget for 2011
27 August 2010
What's new, pussycat? AgustaWestland begins breeding its new-look Wildcat
AgustaWestland introduces the AW159, the latest variant of its popular Lynx shipborne helicopters, filling the needs of the UK armed forces.
13 August 2010
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- Rebranded AW159 builds on Lynx pedigree
Leaked reports confirm SAM launches against ISAF aircraft
The controversial Wikileaks web site leaked a classified report indicating that heat-seeking SAMs were used against coalition forces in Afghanistan.
04 August 2010
India may boost C-17 order to 16
The Indian Air Force is considering the purchase of additional C-17 Globemaster IIIs
12 August 2010
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- IAF completes C-17 test-flight
India plays down reports of MMRCA decision
Media reports in India say the Rafale and Typhoon have emerged as favourites to win India's Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft contest
11 August 2010
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