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NETMA awards Typhoon EJ200 engine support contract to Eurojet
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsnetma-awards-typhoon-ej200-engine-support-contract-to-eurojet-4505943
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsnetma-awards-typhoon-ej200-engine-support-contract-to-eurojet-4505943
Eurojet has been awarded a contract to continue the provision of support services for the EJ200 turbofan engine that powers the Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role combat aircraft.
Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
HAL to supply additional Do-228 aircraft to Indian Air Force
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newshal-to-supply-additional-do-228-aircraft-to-indian-air-force-4506015
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newshal-to-supply-additional-do-228-aircraft-to-indian-air-force-4506015
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been awarded a contract to deliver additional Do-228 light transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
Mountain Secure delivers solid state drives for MQ-9 Reaper pod system
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsmountain-secure-delivers-solid-state-drives-for-mq-9-reaper-pod-system-4505946
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsmountain-secure-delivers-solid-state-drives-for-mq-9-reaper-pod-system-4505946
Mountain Secure Systems (MSS) has completed delivery of removable, ruggedised solid state drives (SSDs) to a US defence contractor for use on the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
3DS to develop 3D printing capabilities for USAF
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news3ds-to-develop-3d-printing-capabilities-for-usaf-4505953
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news3ds-to-develop-3d-printing-capabilities-for-usaf-4505953
3D Systems (3DS) has secured two contracts to develop advanced manufacturing 3D printing capabilities for the US Air Force (USAF).
Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
US considers deploying V-22 Ospreys for search and rescue operations in Iraq
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsus-considers-deploying-v-22-ospreys-for-search-and-rescue-operations-in-iraq-4504862
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsus-considers-deploying-v-22-ospreys-for-search-and-rescue-operations-in-iraq-4504862
The US Government is reportedly exploring options to send V-22 Osprey aircraft to northern Iraq to help improve search and rescue of pilots who go down while conducting airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militants.
Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
Northrop to supply RQ-4 Global Hawks to Republic of Korea's Air Force
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsnorthrop-to-supply-rq-4-global-hawks-to-republic-of-koreas-air-force-4503751
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsnorthrop-to-supply-rq-4-global-hawks-to-republic-of-koreas-air-force-4503751
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract to deliver RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to the Republic of Korea's Air Force (ROKAF).
Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
US and Bangladesh Air Forces complete Cope South 15 tactical airlift exercise
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsus-and-bangladesh-air-forces-complete-cope-south-15-tactical-airlift-exercise-4504829
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsus-and-bangladesh-air-forces-complete-cope-south-15-tactical-airlift-exercise-4504829
US and Bangladesh Air Forces have completed their bilateral tactical airlift exercise, Cope South 15 (CS15) at the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Base Bangabandhu, Bangladesh.
Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
USAF uses new binding material to protect CV-22 Osprey engines
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsusaf-uses-new-binding-material-to-protect-cv-22-osprey-engines-4503759
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsusaf-uses-new-binding-material-to-protect-cv-22-osprey-engines-4503759
The US Air Force's (USAF) 58th Special Operations Wing is planning to use a biodegradable binding material at practice landing zones to limit damage caused to CV-22 Osprey engines during training missions.
Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
Royal Malaysian Air Force's first A400M airlifter completes maiden flight
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsroyal-malaysian-air-forces-first-a400m-airlifter-completes-maiden-flight-4503779
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsroyal-malaysian-air-forces-first-a400m-airlifter-completes-maiden-flight-4503779
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully conducted the maiden test flight of the Royal Malaysian Air Force's (RMAF) first A400M military transport aircraft.
Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
USAF awards electronic warfare services support contract to MacB
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsusaf-awards-electronic-warfare-services-support-contract-to-macb-4503739
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsusaf-awards-electronic-warfare-services-support-contract-to-macb-4503739
MacAulay-Brown (MacB) has been awarded a contract to provide electronic warfare services support to the US Air Force.
Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/pilatus_pc-7/
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/pilatus_pc-7/
The two-seat light trainer aircraft Pilatus PC-7 turbo was built by Pilatus Aircraft in Switzerland. It can perform various functions, including aerobatics and tactical and night flying.
Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
Embraer conducts first test flight of KC-390 military transport aircraft
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsembraer-conducts-first-test-flight-of-kc-390-military-transport-aircraft-4503770
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsembraer-conducts-first-test-flight-of-kc-390-military-transport-aircraft-4503770
Embraer has conducted the maiden test flight of its KC-390 military transport and aerial refuelling aircraft at an undisclosed location.
Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
MC-130J Commando II Aircraft
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mc-130j-commando-ii-aircraft/
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mc-130j-commando-ii-aircraft/
The MC-130J Commando II is a special operations tanker aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin for the US Air Force Special Operations Command.
Tue, 03 Feb 2015 09:00:00 GMT
January's top stories: Greece F-16 crash, A400M programme restructuring
http://www.airforce-technology.com/features/featurejanuarys-top-stories-greece-f-16-crash-a400m-programme-restructuring-4503005/
http://www.airforce-technology.com/features/featurejanuarys-top-stories-greece-f-16-crash-a400m-programme-restructuring-4503005/
At least ten soldiers died following the crash of a Hellenic Air Force's F-16 jet at the Los Llanos base in Spain, Airbus restructured its A400M programme over production delays, and the UK Royal Air Force Typhoons intercepted two Russian Tu-95 Bear …
Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
Northrop to start APG-83 SABR production for Taiwanese F-16s
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsnorthrop-to-start-apg-83-sabr-production-for-taiwanese-f-16s-4502540
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsnorthrop-to-start-apg-83-sabr-production-for-taiwanese-f-16s-4502540
Northrop Grumman has secured a contract from Lockheed Martin to start production of its APG-83 scalable agile beam radar (SABR).
Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
Russian Air Force academy to receive new Yak-130 trainers
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsrussian-air-force-academy-to-receive-new-yak-130-trainers-4502525
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsrussian-air-force-academy-to-receive-new-yak-130-trainers-4502525
Russia's Zhukovsky and Gagarin Air Force Academy in Armavir, Krasnodar, is reportedly set to take delivery of additional Yakovlev Yak-130 light attack training aircraft.
Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
Boeing secures USAF Minuteman III guidance system sustainment contract
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsboeing-secures-usaf-minuteman-iii-guidance-system-sustainment-contract-4502531
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsboeing-secures-usaf-minuteman-iii-guidance-system-sustainment-contract-4502531
Boeing has been awarded a contract to provide sustaining engineering support for the guidance system of the US Air Force's (USAF) LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
Philippine Air Force grounds SF-260 trainer fleet after crash
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsphilippine-air-force-grounds-sf260-trainer-fleet-after-crash-4501486
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsphilippine-air-force-grounds-sf260-trainer-fleet-after-crash-4501486
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has reportedly suspended flying operations of its SF0-260 light trainer / attack aircraft fleet after one of the planes crashed into the sea on 31 January.
Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
Bulgaria plans to acquire new multi-role fighter aircraft
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsbulgaria-plans-to-acquire-new-multi-role-fighter-aircraft-4501453
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsbulgaria-plans-to-acquire-new-multi-role-fighter-aircraft-4501453
The Bulgarian Government is reportedly planning to acquire new fighter aircraft for use by its air force, the country's defence minister Nikolai Nenchev has revealed.
Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT
Lockheed orders additional F-35 carriage and release systems from Exelis
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newslockheed-orders-additional-f-35-carriage-and-release-systems-from-exelis-4500427
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newslockheed-orders-additional-f-35-carriage-and-release-systems-from-exelis-4500427
Exelis has been awarded a low rate initial production (LRIP) contract from Lockheed Martin to continue the supply of pneumatic carriage and release systems for the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft.
Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT