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Airborne info sharing tests start

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Simulation testing is set to begin for DARPA’s Dynamic Network Adaptation for Mission Optimization (DyNAMO) project for new airborne information sharing system to allow the …

ARNG gets Ecliptus cameras

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ARNG gets Ecliptus cameras

17th August 2016

Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) has delivered 21 customised Ecliptus night vision video cameras to the US Army National Guard, the company announced on 15 August. …

UK MoD confirms third Zephyr

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UK MoD confirms third Zephyr

17th August 2016

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed it will purchase a third Zephyr high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) as part of a £13 million …

USAF receives new MC-130J

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USAF receives new MC-130J

17th August 2016

Lockheed Martin has delivered an MC-130J Commando II aircraft to the US Air Force on 11 August, the company announced on 15 August. The aircraft …

MBDA secures UK ASRAAM contract

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MBDA secures UK ASRAAM contract

17th August 2016

MBDA will produce ASRAAM infra-red guided air-to-air missiles for the UK’s F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet under a £184 million contract with the UK …

Peru Mi-35 support contract awarded

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Peru Mi-35 support contract awarded

17th August 2016

Russian Helicopters has been awarded a contract to supply technical aviation equipment for the Peruvian Air Force's Mi-35 attack helicopters. The contract was awarded in July …

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Asian win for Aircrew Training

16th August 2016

As more and more flight training is being undertaken in the virtual domain, there is a fear that flight simulators can create an environment that …

Elbit Systems introduces Skylark C

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Elbit Systems introduces Skylark C

16th August 2016

Elbit Systems has introduced a new mini UAS called Skylark C designed for martime applications, the company announced on 15 August. The UAS draws on …

USMC begins Super Stallion reset

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USMC begins Super Stallion reset

16th August 2016

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has begun a complete reset of its ageing CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopters to address systemic issues and increase the …

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AIM-9X Block I fired from F-35A

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Raytheon, along with the US Navy and US Air Force, has successfully test-fired three AIM-9X Block I short-range, air-to-air missiles from an F-35A aircraft. All …

Aussie Herons migrate north

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Aussie Herons migrate north

16th August 2016

A single Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Heron MALE UAV demonstrated high levels of integration during the recent Exercise Pitch Black in northern Australia.  The …

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US Army aviation takes the fight to Daesh

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