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Safran To Supply Navigation And Communication Systems For Brazilian Helo Upgrade
April 17, 2013 @ 02:37 PMBrazilian helicopter manufacturer Helibras, a subsidiary of Eurocopter, has selected Safran Engineering Services as the design authority to supply the installation design and full integration of multiple avionics communication and navigation systems, including a sophisticated new Glass Cockpit System from Sagem (Safran), as well as the integration of the auto-pilot system, for the modernization of 34 Esquilo and Fennec helicopters of the Brazilian Army. Safran will also support the DCTA certification
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MiG Fighter Aircraft Complete 50 years in India
April 8, 2013 @ 02:21 PMApril 21 2013 marks a momentous day for MiG fighter aircraft in India as it completes 50 years of its relationship with the Indian Air Force (IAF). Built in 1956, the worlds most common fighter aircraft emerged from the shadows in 1962 when India announced that it would be buying the newly developed Russian jets
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AgustaWestland Involved In Another Helicopter Spec Change Controversy
March 21, 2013 @ 06:59 PMAgustaWestland which is being accused of changing the specs of its AW109 helicopter to be included in a contract to supply VVIP helicopters in India is being similarly charged in Malta. Its competitor, Eurocopter has charged that AgustaWestland with corruption in a Euro58 million contract for the procurement of up to three helicopters for the Maltese Armed Forces
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U.S, Israel Test Arrow Anti-Missile System
February 25, 2013 @ 01:03 PMThe U.S and Israel today successfully tested the Arrow anti-missile system for the first time, allowing Tel Aviv defence against "threats in the regional arena" namely Iran
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Former IAF Chief Calls AgustaWestland Money Trail ‘Baseless’
February 13, 2013 @ 12:29 PMFormer Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal S P Tyagi today strongly denied allegations that he was paid a multi-million dollar bribe to help AgustaWestland seal the VVIP helicopter deal. His statement comes a day after Finmeccanica CEO and Chief Executive Giuseppe Orsi was arrested in connection to the money laundering charges
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AgustaWestland Jinxed in India
February 13, 2013 @ 12:05 PMDeals between India and AgustaWestland seem jinxed taking into account that this is the second time in two decades that a helicopter deal between the two has been dogged by scandals. In 1986, the Indian government under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi agreed to purchase 21 Westland helicopters for the Indian Navy despite staunch opposition from experts who didnt want the helicopters in the fleet
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LCA Tejas To Be Modified Further After Engine Failure
February 5, 2013 @ 01:19 PMIndias indigenously developed LCA Tejas will have to be modified further for operating in high-altitude areas after the engine failed to work during a recent trial, according to Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne. "Recently we went for high-altitude trials
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Pilot Disregarded Safety Warning In Sukhoi Superjet Indonesia Crash
December 19, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee has blamed pilot error in the Sukhoi RRJ-95B aircraft crash that killed 45 people in May. The investigation concluded that the crew was not aware of the mountainous area surrounding the flight path due to various factors resulting in disregarding the Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) warning
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Russia To Pursue “Safe” Demilitarization Methods
October 23, 2012 @ 12:00 AMRussia plans to abandon the old technique of exploding old munitions starting in 2013, in favor of "safe" industrial technologies. “Our long-term cooperation with industry has finally paid off, and we are planning to abandon the disposal of munitions by explosion, especially at training grounds, starting in 2013,” Deputy Defense Minister Gen
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Russian Air Force To Receive Il-476 Heavy Transport Planes In $4 Billion
October 5, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe Russian Defense ministry signed a $4 billion contract for Il-476 heavy transport planes with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation. The Il-476 is modernised version of Russia's Il-76 Candid transport plane with digital flight control system, new avionics and PS-90A-76 engines with improved fuel efficiency systems
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Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
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