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Chinese J-31 To Impact F-35 Sales?

November 17, 2014 @ 04:06 PM

China unveiled its new J-31 stealth fighter jet at the Zhuhai Air Show last week as an alternative to the very expensive Lockheed Martin F-35 jet. The J-31 conducted a demonstration flight at the show with a mock-up also on display
MS-21 Aircraft Mass Manufacturing To Begin In 2017

November 17, 2014 @ 07:38 AM

The new Russian airliner MS-21 Aircraft is expected to undergo first test flight in 2016, and the mass manufacturing will begin in 2017, the Minister of Industry and Trade Mr Denis Manturov announced last week during a working visit to the Irkutsk Aviation Plant. The prototype of Irkut's MS-21 Aircraft for flight and static tests will be manufactured before the end of 2015
Dassault Launches “Engineered To Fly” Solution For Small And Medium Defense Suppliers

November 14, 2014 @ 09:33 AM

Dassault Systems announced the launch of “Engineered to Fly” digital continuity from design engineering to manufacturing solution for small and medium sized aerospace and defense suppliers during its annual 3D Experience Forum, North America Wednesday. Aerospace and defense suppliers today face significant pressure to improve gross margins, revenues and market share
Thales, SAVIC To Provide Joint Solutions To Chinese Helicopter Market

November 12, 2014 @ 08:09 AM

Thales and Shanghai AVIC (SAVIC) today announced that they are partnering to provide joint solutions to the Chinese helicopter market. Thales will bring its latest certified helicopter avionics know-how and technologies, while SAVIC will bring local expertise of systems integration, software development, and customer support and through-life services
Rostec, AVIC Sign Agreement To Increase Joint Partnerships

November 11, 2014 @ 10:21 AM

Rostec Corporation and the Chinese Industrial Aviation Corporation (AVIC) have reached an agreement regarding strategic cooperation, which will significantly increase interaction between the two companies. According to a statement from Rostec, plans are being made to work out the possibilities for implementing joint projects in aircraft, helicopter, and engine production, as well as in the manufacturing of aircraft materials, avionics, and similar products
Indonesia, South Korea Sign Second Phase Of KFX/IFX Fighter Development Agreement

November 11, 2014 @ 09:45 AM

Indonesia and South Korea signed an agreement Monday for the second phase of the joint development of the Korean Fighter Experimental/Indonesian Fighter (KFX / IFX) aircraft, local media reported. The development cooperation program is in three phases, including the technology development (TD), engineering and manufacturing development (EMD), as well as the production development (PD) phase
Russian RD-93 Engine To Power China’s New J-31 Fighter Jet

November 10, 2014 @ 12:34 PM

Chinas soon-to-be debuted J-31 fighter aircraft will be powered by the Russian-made RD-93 engine. Rosoboronexports Air Force Equipment Export Department Head Sergey Kornev, "J-31 with the Russian engine RD-93 is considered to be an export program, able to compete with the American F-35 fifth generation aircraft on the regional markets
China To Unveil Javelin Competitor, Red Arrow ATGM At Zhuhai Air Show

November 6, 2014 @ 10:20 AM

China is likely to introduce the Norinco Red-Arrow 12 anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) at the Zhuhai Air Show (Nov.11 - 16, 2014)
EaglePicher Wins $22 Million Contract For Lithium-Ion Batteries

November 6, 2014 @ 08:11 AM

EaglePicher Technologies has won a $22 million in funding under the Defense Production Act Title III Program ("DPA Title III") for Phase II of the Lithium-Ion Battery for Military Applications (LIMA) project. The program goal assures the affordable production of critical items deemed essential for national defense, alleviating concerns regarding market volatility and uncertainty within the current international market for Li-Ion
Dassault, BAE Wins French-UK Study Contract For Next Generation Combat Aircraft

November 6, 2014 @ 07:37 AM

Dassault Aviation and BAE Systems have won a €150 million joint study contract by the French and UK governments under a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme. “We welcome this new step, which prepares the future of both manned and unmanned combat air systems

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