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Elbit Systems, Northrop Grumman Develop Terrain Following and Terrain Avoidance System
October 12, 2012 @ 12:00 AMElbit Systems, in cooperation with Northrop Grumman, is developing an innovative Terrain Following and Terrain Avoidance (TF/TA) system that will enable pilots to fly and maneuver more safely in Terrain Following/Terrain Avoidance (TF/TA) flight mode under all weather conditions, day and night. Under the collaborative development, Elbit Systems’ TF/TA head-up display (TA/TF HUD) application is coupled with Northrop Grumman’s AN/APN-241 Terrain Following Radar for an avionic upgrade for existing or new C-130 Hercules transport aircraft
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Elbit Systems, Northrop Grumman Develop Safer Flight Systems For Aircraft
October 11, 2012 @ 12:00 AMElbit Systems and Northrop Grumman have developed a Terrain Following and Terrain Avoidance (TF/TA) system that will enable pilots to fly and maneuver more safely in TF/TA flight mode under all weather conditions, day and night. Under the collaborative development, Elbit Systems’ TF/TA head-up display (TA/TF HUD) application is coupled with Northrop Grumman’s AN/APN-241 Terrain Following Radar for an avionic upgrade for existing or new C-130 Hercules transport aircraft
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Australia Announces P-8A Aircraft Programme With U.S Navy
October 8, 2012 @ 12:00 AMAustralia’s Ministry of Defense has announced the signing of a $73.9 million Increment 3 Project Arrangement with the U
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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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Eurofighter Typhoon Continues Phase 1 Enhancement Testing
October 1, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe Eurofighter Typhoon fleet has begun flight testing the final part of the Phase 1 Enhancements (P1Eb) programme. This final step of the first batch of enhancements contract includes air to surface integration, full smart bomb integration, modern secure Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) known as Mode 5, improved Radios and Direct Voice Input, Air-to-Surface Helmet Mounted Sight System, improved Air-to-Air capabilities including digital integration of Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles and updated MIDS datalink functionalities for enhanced interoperability with Coalition
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AgustaWestland To Support Service For South Africa’s AW109LUH Fleet
September 25, 2012 @ 12:00 AMAgustaWestland announced it has signed a comprehensive service support contract for the South African Air Force’s fleet of AW109LUH helicopters. The contract will include delivery and provision of spares, support equipment, D-Level maintenance, component repair and overhaul services on-site support team, technical support services, training and technical publication updates
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Harris Corporation To Provide Data Communications Integrated Services For Federal Aviation Administration...
September 21, 2012 @ 12:00 AMHarris Corporation has been awarded a $331 million contract to provide highly reliable air/ground data communications integrated services (DCIS) for a key Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) program. The contract will provide integration and engineering services for the end-to-end Data Communication system, management and delivery of data communications services leveraging commercial air-to-ground digital data link networks to connect FAA air traffic control (ATC) sites and data communications-equipped aircraft
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Thailand Orders 4 EC725 Helicopters For Air Force
September 19, 2012 @ 12:00 AMEurocopter has signed an agreement with the Royal Thai Air Force for the supply of four EC725 helicopters, configured for search and rescue missions. Signing the new agreement today were Air Marshal Paiboon Singhamat of the Royal Thai Air Force
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India Successfully Test Fires AGNI-IV Ballistic Missile
September 19, 2012 @ 12:00 AMIndia has successfully flight tested nuclear capable AGNI-IV ballistic missile on Wednesday from Wheeler’s Island. The missile with a 4,000 km range was propelled by composite rocket motor technology, testing its full capability
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First Operational Deployment Of NH 90 To Afghanistan
September 18, 2012 @ 12:00 AMNHI Industries has delivered the first batch of NH90 helicopters to Afghanistan as Italy plans to operate about six choppers in the coming months. The NH-90 will replace the Army’s six AB205 helicopters; it will also be the first time the NH90 is deployed on a theatre operation
Denmark to Reorient Patrol Ships Design for Arctic Operations
UAE's Edge Signs Contract with Hungary to Supply CARACAL Sniper Rifles
Russian Su-57 Jet to Set the Skies on Fire at Aero India
U.S. Navy Deploys New AI-powered System to Detect Houthi Threats in Red...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U