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F-35 Cost to Rise if Turkey Expelled From Program: Former Turkish Foreign...

July 17, 2019 @ 09:19 AM

Turkeys expulsion from the F-35 fighter programme will inevitably entail legal action and seriously inflate the price of the project, the countrys former Foreign Minister said Tuesday. "Turkey is a member of a consortium that manufactures the F-35 stealth jets
China Develops Tech to Reduce Fatigue of Helicopter Rotors

July 17, 2019 @ 08:29 AM

China has developed a new fatigue-resistant technology for helicopter rotors to reduce wear and tear of rotors of on-duty choppers. “The new rotor infused with anti-fatigue technology could be used on China's future heavy-lift transport helicopters and gunships, which need to perform extreme manoeuvers in combat,” Wei Dongxu, a Beijing-based military analyst, was quoted as saying by
Pakistan Airspace Opened for Indian Flights: Reports

July 17, 2019 @ 07:31 AM

Pakistan has reopened its airspace to civil aviation with immediate effect the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan announced in a statement Tuesday. “With immediate effect Pakistan airspace is open for all type of civil traffic on published ATS (Air Traffic Service) routes,” according to a notice to airmen (NOTAMS) published on the authoritys website
India Issues Tenders Worth $291M For 100 Heavyweight Torpedos

July 17, 2019 @ 07:19 AM

The Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has issued a tender worth $291 million (INR 2000 crore) for the procurement of 100 heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navys Scorpene-class (Kalvari-class) diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs). “The tender is for around 100 torpedoes and will cater to the immediate requirement of the Navy,” a top ministry official was quoted as saying by the local media
France Likely To Buy Boeing CH-47 Chinook Choppers

July 17, 2019 @ 06:31 AM

France is considering the purchase of an undisclosed number of Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for its Air Force. “According to the Special Operations Command (COS) press kit, the Air Force is considering the acquisition of CH-47 Chinook heavy helicopters for the French Special Forces,” French-based
Lockheed To Supply US Army With High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Launchers

July 16, 2019 @ 04:07 PM

Lockheed Martin has won a $497 million contract to supply the US Army with High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Launchers and associated hardware. The contract calls for the production and delivery of HIMARS launchers and associated equipment by 2022, the company said in a statement Tuesday
Leonardo, Northrop To Update ENAV Ground-to-Air Communications Equipment To Manage Italian Airspace

July 16, 2019 @ 07:48 AM

Vitrociset and Park Air Systems, subsidiaries of Leonardo and Northop Grumman respectively have been awarded a five-year radio replacement contract by Italian air navigation services provider, ENAV. The agreement is to replace ground-to-air communications equipment for airports and the supporting en-route infrastructure
Russian Helicopters To Start 3D Printing Of Helicopter Parts

July 16, 2019 @ 07:11 AM

Russian Helicopters is planning to re-engineer and manufacture nearly 30 different helicopter parts using 3D printing technology, starting from 2020. "This year we are finishing the re-engineering of around 30 different parts and details that will be manufactured using additive technologies
Aeralis Signs MoU With Thales Training, Simulation System For UK’s Tempest Fighter...

July 16, 2019 @ 06:54 AM

Aeralis has signed an MoU with Thales to develop concepts for a ground-based training and simulation system to compliment United Kingdoms (UKs) Tempest future fighter programme. The two companies will evaluate concepts for a common simulator system that can be used to support all phases in a future flying training system and which could be demonstrated in time for Farnborough 2022, Aeralis said in a statement Monday
Chinese Firm Bids to Buy Ukrainian Aeroengine Company, Motor Sich

July 15, 2019 @ 05:50 PM

A Chinese aviation investment firm, Skyrizon, also known as Beijing Tianjiao Aviation Industry Investment Company has bid to buy a controlling stake in renowned Ukrainian aero-engine manufacturer, Motor Sich. "The Ukrainian company, which has built engines for the world's largest transport aircraft the An-225, could help China boost its aeroengine industry if the deal materializes," Chinese analysts were quoted as saying by Global Times on Sunday

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