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Forthcoming S-500 Induction Fuels Turkish Interest
Russia aims to get its next-generation S-500 SAM into service this year, accelerating Turkish interest in acquiring the system despite U.S. objections
Aircraft
Prowler Bows Out After 48 Years
With the conclusion of Marine Corps EA-6B operations, the career of the Prowler electronic warfare platform has come to an end.
Aircraft
HAL Ramps Up LCA Production and Looks to the Mk2
India's troubled Tejas Light Combat Aircraft program is advancing with an interim improved Mk1A, followed by a much more capable Mk2.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
First Flight for the Low-Cost 'Loyal Wingman'
Working with AFRL, Kratos has flown a demonstrator of an expendable low-cost UCAV that can operate collaboratively with manned aircraft
Rotorcraft
U.S. Army Orders Elbit Common Helmet Mounted Display System
Elbit Systems of America will begin delivering its Common Helmet Mounted Display to the U.S. Army in 2020.
Rotorcraft
Lynn Tilton: Making Helicopters Great Again
MD Helicopters plans to submit a proposal for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program.
Aircraft
Serbia Receives Four More MiG-29s from Belarus
The Belarusian government has donated four more MiG-29s to Serbia as the Balkans air force continues its expansion.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Taps Pratt for Navy Helo Trainer Entry
Airbus Helicopters has selected the PW206B3 to power the EC135 twin it is proposing for the U.S. Navy's new training helicopter
Rotorcraft
Airliner Supplier Sees Growth in Military Vertical Lift
Spirit AeroSystems, a supplier to Airbus and Boeing, sees opportunity in helos, tiltrotors, particularly on defense side.
Rotorcraft
Bell Working On IFR 407, Finishing 525 This Year
Bell plans to offer IFR 407 as new U.S. Navy training helicopter
Aircraft
Sukhoi Delivers Last Classic “Flanker” to Russian MoD
The Komosomolsk-upon-Amur factory revealed that it has delivered the last of the baseline Su-27 "Flanker" family to the Russian forces.
Aircraft
New Life for the B-52
The U.S. Air Force is planning on keeping its B-52 strategic bombers for at least another 30 years, and beyond the retirement of the B-1 and B-2.
Aircraft
F-35C Achieves IOC; Singapore Details Initial F-35 Buy
The last of the three Lightning II variants to achieve IOC has reached the milestone, while Singapore is now talking numbers for its first F-35 purchase
Rotorcraft
CHC Delivers Six News AW139s To Australian Air Force
CHC Helicopter will operate six new SAR configured Leonardo AW139s for the Royal Australian Air Force
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Boeing Lifts Lid on Loyal Wingman
During the Avalon show in Australia Boeing unveiled its loyal wingman UAV, which is being developed by Boeing Australia in partnership with the government
Rotorcraft
CHC Delivers Six New AW139s To Australian Air Force
CHC Helicopter will operate six new SAR configured Leonardo AW139s for the Royal Australian Air Force
Rotorcraft
Turkey Launches Heavy Attack Helicopter
Drawing on its experience with the T129 Atak, Turkish Aerospace has officially launched development of a larger, heavier attack helicopter
Putin Reveals Zircon Mach 9 Missile Specification
Following last year's revelation of the Kinzhal hypersonic missile, Russian President Putin has now shed more light on the Mach 9 Zircon weapon
Aircraft
Armed Black Hawk Debuts at IDEX
Eight years after they were ordered, the UH-60M Armed Black Hawk has now entered UAE Joint Aviation Command service
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
CSS introduces WanderB
India-Israel joint venture views military and paramilitary requirements under Make in India.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Italian Navy Begins Operating M-40 Target Drone
Leonardo's target drone portfolio has expanded with the introduction of the M-40, which recently entered operational service
Aircraft
First Aircraft Delivered To Italian Flight School
Leonrado and the Italian air force have established a flight school to offer advanced fighter training to international customers
Rotorcraft
Russia Finds Indian Suppliers for Light Utility Helicopter
The Army and Air Force are expected to sign deals with Russian Helicopters later this month.
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Offers F-21 to India
The company is expecting India to release a request for information, at which time it will offer the aircraft as a multi-role fighter
Rotorcraft
USAF Ospreys To Receive Silent Knight Radar
The Air Force's CV-22 Osprey is the latest type to receive Raytheon's Silent Knight radar, which adds several new features.
Aircraft
India Requests Additional MiG-29 Fighters
India is seeking to acquire first-generation MiG-29s as a means of replenishing its fighter fleet at low cost.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Leonardo Opens New RUAS Facility In Italy
Leonardo's new Pisa plant will build the AWHERO RUAS.
Aircraft
Spain Joins FCAS/SCAF Program
Since observing the program since its inception, Spain has eyed participation in the Future Combat Air System, which has now been formalized
Aircraft
UK MoD Commits To New Tech, Including Swarming Drones
The UK has committed to a range of high-tech programs including the acquisition of swarming drones an adjunct to manned aircraft.
Aircraft
First Rafale Handed Over to Qatar
The Qatar Amiri Air Force has formally accepted its first Dassault Rafale, while training of personnel is being undertaken n France.
