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Jul 24, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

ATD-X Emerges Amid Japanese Fighter Choices

Considering a cooperative fighter program, Japan ground-tests its demonstrator...More
Jul 24, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

Israel Adding Eighth Iron Dome Battery

Israel bolsters Iron Dome system in current conflict...More
Jul 24, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

Russian CEOs Brush Off Diplomatic Tension

A&D business proceeds despite visa snub and sanctions...More
Jul 24, 2014

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How An Su-25 Can Shoot Down A Faster, Higher-Flying Aircraft 9

Russian explanations for the shootdown of MH17 are longer on nostalgia than credibility....More
Jul 24, 2014

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Less Dome than Sieve?

As Middle East conflict escalates, critics question Iron Dome's effectiveness....More
Jul 23, 2014

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AWIN First

Buk Missile System Lethal, But Undiscriminating 19

The Buk-M1 (SA-11 Gadfly to NATO) can be used by minimally trained operators to deliver a lethal attack, without the safeguards built into other comparable ground-based air defense systems....More
Jul 23, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

USAF Requests Funds To Launch DMSP-20

After the SpaceX protest, U.S. Air Force seeks more-competitive launch opportunities...More
Jul 23, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

Vietnam Navy Stands Up First Fixed-Wing Unit

The Vietnamese navy is close to completing its first fleet of fixed-wing aircraft with the delivery of the final pair of Viking Air DHC-6-400 Guardian maritime patrol and utility aircraft....More
Jul 23, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

AESA Could Make Typhoon More Competitive

Eurofighter hopes adding AESA radar will improve Typhoon sales, export prospects...More
Jul 22, 2014

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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

Piaggio Tests Hammerhead Flight Modes

Italian business aircraft manufacturer Piaggio Aero has furthered the flight test regime of its medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle derivative of the P.180 Avanti....More
Jul 22, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

Opinion: F-35 Absent, And Stuck In Second Gear 15

Grounding could jeopardize export orders...More
Jul 21, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

Stealth Trials Push Taranis Project Forward

Latest U.K. UCAV trials test Taranis’s stealthy configuration...More
Jul 21, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

F-35 To Royal Air Tattoo: Wait Till Next Year 6

After F135 fire prevents the F-35B’s U.K. debut, officials hope it will fly at the next RIAT...More
Jul 21, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

Army’s JMR Demo Choices Key To Helo's Future

Advanced rotorcraft demos must convince U.S. Army of their affordability, performance...More
Jul 21, 2014

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Belgian Leopards Given Royal Farewell

Belgium celebrated its independence day July 21 with four Leopard 1A5 tanks ending the military part of the traditional parade in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels....More
Jul 21, 2014

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AWIN First

Sweden Drops Out Of Denmark Fighter Competition 5

Sweden has decided not to make a formal offer of the JAS 39E/F fighter to Denmark because it believes that the nation’s requirement is loaded in favor of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter....More
Jul 18, 2014

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Check 6 Podcast: Malaysia Flight MH17 Shootdown 7

Our editors discuss why MH17 was flying over a war zone when it was shot down....More
Jul 18, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

Costly Fighters, Cash-Poor Customers Set Fighter Trends 1

Cost-pressured customers define fighter opportunities...More
Jul 17, 2014

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Learn More About Sbirs and DSP -- Satellites Attributed with Seeing the MH17 Shootdown 1

The U.S. Space-Based Infrared System (Sbirs) and its predecessor Defense Support Program satellites are getting a lot of attention because of the tragic crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, allegedly shot down over Eastern Ukraine July 17....More
Jul 17, 2014

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

Air Force Fifth-to-Fourth Plan Questioned 2

U.S. Air Force lacks clear plan to link F-22 and F-35 operationally...More
Jul 17, 2014

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Lockheed, BAE In $10 Billion F-16 Dogfight

Forty years since it first flew, the F-16 fighter is poised to enjoy a new lease on life. Upgrades to the aircraft’s avionics, coupled with structural work to extend flying hours, are set to enter service as customers refresh their jets ahead of the arrival of the F-35....More
Jul 17, 2014

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AWIN First

F-35s Flying In Restricted Envelope 4

Lockheed Martin has conducted a flight of the F-35C, a Navy variant designed for aircraft carrier arrested landings and catapult takeoffs, at its Fort Worth final assembly facility....More
Jul 17, 2014

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Join Us for an F-35 Live Chat 1

London Bureau Chief Tony Osborne and myself will be online today at 1600 local time (1100 Eastern) to engage in an online chat...More
Jul 17, 2014

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The Big Picture From Farnborough

Rockwell Collins CEO weighs in on aircraft bubble concerns, F-35, CSeries, bizjets and workforce....More
Jul 17, 2014

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Sting In The Tail 5

Textron Airland's Scorpion defies simple comparisons....More