David Donald
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Mantis looks forward to Spiral 2 trials
Last weekend BAE Systems concluded the first flight trial campaign of its Mantis UAV, the world’s first twin-engine autonomous large UAV.
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Navy puts next-gen Hawkeye through its paces at Patuxent
Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is currently undergoing carrier compatibility tests at the U.S.
Three Arab nations join the Amraam community
Letters of offer and acceptance (LOAs) covering the supply of Raytheon’s AIM-120C-7, the latest version of the proven advanced medium-range air-to-air miss
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Saab AEW&C flight trials start
The Saab 340 AEW&C aircraft with Erieye radar, which is destined for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), took to the skies for the first time on Friday, f
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U.S. Navy deploys Fire Scout
The Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout, a vertical takeoff unmanned air system (VTUAS), began its first operational deployment with the U.S.
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Royal Moroccan Air Force kicks off first T-6C sale
In late September the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) became the latest customer for the Hawker Beechcraft T-6 Texan II trainer and the first for the weapo
Saab aims BAMSE at the Gulf region
Last year the production version of the Saab BAMSE (Bofors advanced missile system evaluation) entered service with the Swedish armed forces and now the co
China’s new L-15 trainer arrives on the world stage
Appearing for the first time outside China, the L-15 Falcon is at Dubai to promote its capabilities here in a region that offers significant market potenti
Upgraded RAF Chinooks headed for Afghanistan
In September the UK defense ministry announced a contract to upgrade the Royal Air Force’s 46-strong Boeing Chinook support helicopter force.
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LM intelligence lab is airborne
Lockheed Martin is showing off its Airborne Multi-intelligence Laboratory (AML) here at the Dubai Airshow as part of its campaign to offer the aircraft’s u
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Saab and Ultra partner to promote VTUAS line
Last month Saab announced a partnership with Ultra Electronics’ UK-based Communication and Integrated Systems division covering the joint exploration and e
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Boeing IDS on schedule with P-8 Poseidon naval patroller
With the recent handover flights from the commercial factory to Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) in Seattle, the P-8A Poseidon next-generation marit
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HAROP loiters with intent
One of the more unusual debutants at this year’s airshow is Israel Aerospace Industries’ HAROP loitering munition.
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Finns receive upgraded Hawk
On Tuesday Patria handed over the first serial production upgraded Hawk trainer to the Finnish air force here at the Paris Air Show.
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Lynx goes wild as first flight approaches
After a difficult period in which the whole program’s future lay in doubt, AgustaWestland’s Future Lynx has emerged with a new name–AW159 Lynx Wildcat–and
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Civilians can check out this Mirage themselves
“Une fois Mirage, toujours Mirage!” insists Thierry Goetschmann.
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IAI tanker program advances
While Boeing and Northrop Grumman/EADS prepare to lock horns again for the U.S.
Quick-fit anti-missile unit offers protection for helos
Ruag Aerospace and Saab Avitronics are launching a low-cost protection system for helicopters that can be rapidly installed to provide a range of protectiv
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Hermes 90 targets U.S. forces
Hermes 90, the latest member of Elbit’s UAV family, is on show here at Paris for the first time.
Raytheon’s new radar is ready for first orders
Raytheon’s RACR low-cost AESA upgrade radar for tactical aircraft is now ready for installation in the F-16 Fighting Falcon and awaiting its first order.
STARLite UAV radar ready for Army tests next month
Northrop Grumman’s AN/ZPY-1 STARLite unmanned aerial vehicle radar begins tests with the U.S.
AML testbed to speed C4ISR development
Lockheed Martin has developed an Airborne Multi-INT Laboratory (AML), based on a Gulfstream III business jet.
Advanced composites take to the air
Two weeks ago Lockheed Martin flew its Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft (ACCA) testbed from Palmdale, California.
Boeing IDS flexes muscle for new growth strategy
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems has adopted a five-pronged strategy to drive forward through the current downturn, and to continue its growth from an est
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Armed agplane ready for ISR duty
Making its debut at Paris this year is the Air Truck AT-802U, an armed utility version of the popular Air Tractor AT-802.
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Pilot optional for L-3’s new Mobius aerial vehicle
Long-established as a major supplier of systems for a wide range of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs, L-3 Communications is moving up a step to offer
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Bental’s branches into civil market and shows off MicroBat payload
Having carved out a reputation in the military field for high-performance actuators, auxiliary power units and other power/motion systems, Bental Industrie
