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Dec 14, 2018

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Northrop Grumman Formally Unveils Firebird UAS

Northrop hopes its “flexible” Firebird UAS will open a new market for surveillance aircraft beyond a defense contractor’s traditional customer base....More
Dec 13, 2018

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Japan Calls For STOVL Fighters, Plan For 42 F-35Bs Reported 2

A national security meeting of Japan’s ruling party has called for the acquisition of shipboard fighters capable of short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL)....More
Dec 13, 2018

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The Week in Defense, Dec. 13-20, 2018 1

Indonesia’s KF-X payment plan; France upgrades milspace capacity; Philippines on verge of two helicopter orders and a new Peruvian maintenance facility....More
Dec 13, 2018

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FAA, Pentagon Agree On ADS-B Introduction For Military Aircraft

The FAA and Pentagon approve a broad agreement to accommodate military aircraft that are not equipped for ADS-B by the FAA’s 2020 deadline....More
Dec 12, 2018

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Single-person Multicopter Touted As Soldier Transport 3

A U.S. startup developing a single-person hybrid-electric multicopter is looking at potential military applications as a logistic or soldier transport....More
Dec 12, 2018

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New Attack Helicopters For Japan Probably Will Go To Sea

So far, the Japanese defense ministry has only sought information for 30–50 Bell AH-1S replacements. Six companies are preparing to bid....More
Dec 11, 2018

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A Look At Japanese Military Aircraft

London Bureau Chief Tony Osborne traveled to Japan for a look at one of the most varied fleets of aircraft and helicopters anywhere in the world.
Dec 11, 2018

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Opinion: How L3 Lost Its Magic 3

Why the merger with Harris Corp. was the inevitable capstone to a boom-bust story....More
Dec 10, 2018

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The Week in Technology, December 10-14, 2018

Active flow-control flaps; Tilt/fold VTOL; Zephyr HPAS base; Wing delivers in Helsinki; Galicia’s UAS ambitions....More
Dec 10, 2018

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Fast Five: U.S. Air Force Launch Services Chief Looks Ahead 1

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Bongiovi discusses the Air Force’s vision for future launch services, the Delta IV and the National Security Space Launch program....More

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