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Antonov To Use Of Pratt & Whitney Engines, Dowty Propellers For First...

July 19, 2016 @ 02:21 PM

Ukrainian Antonov will rely on Canadian Pratt and Whitney PW150A for turboprop engines and British Dowty propellers R-408 for its first demonstrator aircraft An-132, it plans to fly by yearend. “AN-132D is the first global project of “Antonov” with the worlds leading aviation companies
Airbus Begins Replacement Process Of Defective A400M Engine Parts

July 18, 2016 @ 02:56 PM

Airbus is starting repair process of defective parts of the A400M engines that caused the latest problems in the military airlifter assembled in Seville. The A400M will be updated with a new Propeller Gear Box (PGB) which has already been approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), according to El Diario de Sevilla report
Three Indigenous ‘Dhanush’ Artillery Guns Handed Over To Indian Army

July 18, 2016 @ 11:04 AM

The Indian Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has handed over three 155mm ‘Dhanush artillery guns to the Indian Army. "Three 155 mm howitzers (Dhanush) have been handed over to the army recently for user's trial," Gun Carriage Factory's Joint General Manager and PRO
Robots, Unmanned Systems To Support ‘Last Mile’ Supplies To Troops

July 15, 2016 @ 11:01 AM

The UK and the US in a joint program will conduct a series of trials of robotics and autonomous systems beginning October next year for the final stage of transportation of supplies to troops in challenging environments. The final transportation stage often dubbed ‘the last mile, can be particularly lengthy and dangerous for those involved – and it is in situations like this that both countries feel robotics can make the process more efficient in terms of cost, time and risk, UK Defence Minister Philip Dunne and US Under Secretary of Defense Frank Kendall said Thursday
Indo-Russian Cooperation Possible On MC-21 Airliner: Indian Ambassador

July 14, 2016 @ 09:32 AM

Indian ambassador to Russia, Pankaj Saran has expressed interest in future business prospects for Indo-Russian joint production of MC-21 airliner and manufacture of its components in India. The Indian diplomat made the comments during a visit to the Irkutsk aviation plant, a branch of IRKUT Corporation last week
Saab Upgrades Gripen Fighter With MBDA Meteor BVRAAM Missile

July 11, 2016 @ 02:58 PM

Saab, the Swedish Air Force and Swedens Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have successfully integrated the MBDA Meteor BVRAAM missile on to the Gripen fighter. Known in Swedish terms as MS20, this upgrade is the latest step in Gripens process of constant capability expansion
Russia, China To Sign Contract For Joint Production Of Advanced Heavy Helicopters...

July 11, 2016 @ 01:56 PM

Rostec will sign a contract with China on joint production of advanced heavy helicopters by the end of 2016. "Russia will sign a firm contract with the Chinese partners for the advanced heavy helicopter production by the end of this year," Director of International Cooperation and Regional Development Viktor Kladov said during the exhibition, Inoprom-2016, Rostec reported Monday
Thales, Elettronica To Cooperate In Electronic Warfare Domain

July 11, 2016 @ 01:25 PM

Thales and Elettronica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint initiatives and pursue growth business opportunities in the Electronic Warfare (EW) segment. "This MoU extends the area of our long-standing business relationship and both companies believe that it represents a fundamental step for growth in Europe and the International Market," said Enzo Benigni, Chairman and CEO of Elettronica SpA
Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce to Provide Engine Support for RAF F-35B Fighters

July 11, 2016 @ 12:03 PM

Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce will join forces to provide comprehensive technical support at Royal Air Force Marham to support F135 engines and the LiftSystems on the U.K
Leonardo-Finmeccanica Debuts Dual Role Version Of M-346 Trainer At Farnborough Airshow

July 11, 2016 @ 08:50 AM

A new dual role version of M-346 jet trainer, a Leonardo-Finmeccanica built aircraft has been launched on the eve of the Farnborough Air Show 2016, held from July 11-17, in London, UK. The aircraft known as the M-346FT will fly at the Farnborough Air Show on Monday and Tuesday and will be ready for service within two years, company officials were quoted as saying by Defense News at the show yesterday

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