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By Tony Osborne
After proving capabilities in Afghanistan, Europe looks to upgrade attack helicopters.
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By Molly McMillin
The FAA is launching a beta version of a new smartphone application designed for use by UAV users. The application, called B4UFly, is aimed at model
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By Jen DiMascio
Advances in Russian military technology on display at the Moscow Air Show, including jammers and missiles, illustrate how Russia has pursued an asymmetric response counter to U.S. advantages.
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Terrafugia is threatening to move its TF-X small UAV flying car research and development work out of the U.S. if the FAA does not grant the company an exemption for its work.
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Terrafugia is threatening to move its TF-X small UAV flying car research and development work out of the U.S. if the FAA does not grant the company an exemption for its work.
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Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio have signed agreements valued at €182 million ($205 million) with Italian space agency ASI to begin work on the next phase of Italy’s dual-use COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation (CSG) radar satellite program.
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By Graham Warwick
Alcoa is accelerating the development of 3D-printing materials and processes by expanding its Pennsylvania research center.
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By Bradley Perrett
China announced a cut of about 13% in armed forces personnel on Sept. 3 ahead of a parade that marked the 70th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II.
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By Guy Norris
The first two Lockheed Martin F-35As for the U.S. Air Force’s initial operational Joint Strike Fighter unit were delivered to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill AFB, Utah, on Sept. 2.
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By Tony Osborne
Four helicopter manufacturers will compete to fulfill Poland’s accelerated attack helicopter requirement, replacing the country’s fleet of Russian-built Mil-24/25 Hinds.
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By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters is planning to halt production of its AS355 Ecureuil 2 (Twin Squirrel) twin-engine light helicopter in favor of its more modern products, the company has confirmed.
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By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters is planning to halt production of its AS355 Ecureuil 2 (Twin Squirrel) twin-engine light helicopter in favor of its more modern products, the company has confirmed.
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The Obama administration says it wants to accelerate the acquisition of a replacement heavy icebreaker to 2020 from 2022, begin planning for construction of additional icebreakers and call on Congress to help provide sufficient resources to fund the “critical” investments.
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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier CVN 76 USS Ronald Reagan departed San Diego recently for Yokosuka, Japan, to replace the CVN 73 George Washington as the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, patrolling the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in the Asia-Pacific region.
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The U.S. and allies have counted on airborne early warning and ground surveillance radars as force-multipliers since the 1990s. That might not always work.
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U.S. Marines in training used Office of Naval Research (ONR)-developed augmented-reality technology for the first time as part of recent live-fire training exercises, the Navy says.
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The U.S. Air Force’s covert bomber project is further along than officials have let on, with years worth of risk-reduction work already done.
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The U.S. Air Force’s covert bomber project is further along than officials have let on, with years worth of risk-reduction work already done.
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“I’m looking at LRS-B in terms of its mission as it supports me," Stratcom chief Adm. Cecil Haney says. "Particularly the nuke mission."
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By Tony Osborne
Swedish firm Saab is exploring the potential for new joint ventures and acquisitions to grow its U.K. footprint.
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By Bradley Perrett
FHI and Bell Helicopter will improve the 412 for the army’s UH-X requirement, the U.S. company says, although Japanese sources have said the changes will be slight.
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By Bradley Perrett
Australia should intensify its relationship with the U.S. by offering greater military support to Washington, including more access to its territory, according to a think tank analysis.
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By Mark Carreau
The 10-day “taxi flight” will exchange Soyuz spacecraft and personnel on the station as well as deliver experiments and tech demonstrations sponsored by the European Space Agency and Kazcosmos.
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By Steven Grundman
Mix-and-match concept is becoming more prevalent among purveyors of military systems.
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