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B-52 modernisation, Sentinel, MH-139A, T-7A and Air Force One replacement are among the US Air Force programmes the GAO says remain at risk of further schedule slips and cost growth due to acquisition and management challenges.

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Combined arms the Turkish way – showcasing new tech at an amphibious exercise

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New Turkish weapon systems and operational capabilities continue to evolve, as the recent EFES 2026 event clearly demonstrated.

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Canada's SAR procurement finally begins

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Canada is preparing to solicit bids for its long-awaited Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) project, which could provide an opening for the V-22 tiltrotor. …

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UK begins SAR transition

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The process of identifying which military SAR pilots and crews may wish to transition over to the UK’s new contracted service has begun, as the …

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UK Merlin HC3 fleet completes Afghan deployment

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ADF down-selects three helicopter training systems

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The Australian government has shortlisted three helicopter training system proposals as part of its Project Air 9000 Phase 7. The project will provide a new …

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French Caracal squadron approaches air-to-air refuelling certification

29th May 2013

The French Air Force is set to significantly enhance its SAR and CSAR capabilities with the completion of in-flight refuelling certification for its EC725 Caracals.  …

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Boeing will compete with MD in light attack market

23rd May 2013

Boeing has conceded it will have to compete with MD Helicopters on the light scout/attack helicopter market after the latter’s recent development of a militarised …

Upgraded Royal Navy Lynx simulator enters service

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Upgraded Royal Navy Lynx simulator enters service

22nd May 2013

The Royal Navy's Lynx Mk8 full-mission simulator located at Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton is now in-service and ready-for-training following a major visual system …

UK MoD orders additional Hellfire missiles

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UK MoD orders additional Hellfire missiles

20th May 2013

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that it has ordered additional supersonic Hellfire missiles for the British Army’s Apache helicopter fleet. The £15 …

IDEF 2013: TAI outlines new Turkish helicopter

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IDEF 2013: TAI outlines new Turkish helicopter

10th May 2013

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will fly a new, indigenously-developed 5t helicopter within the next five years, the company has claimed. Speaking at the IDEF exhibition …

IDEF 2013: Turkish army set to receive first T-129s

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IDEF 2013: Turkish army set to receive first T-129s

9th May 2013

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IDEF 2013: Roketsan unveils new smart munition

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Turkish weapons manufacturer Roketsan plans to test-fire its new Smart Micro Munition from the Anka medium altitude long endurance UAV, the company has revealed. A …

IDEF 2013: Eurocopter to offer Turkish guided missile

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IDEF 2013: Eurocopter to offer Turkish guided missile

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