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Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) Receives Milestone C Approval for Entry Into...
October 22, 2008 @ 12:00 AMMINNEAPOLIS --- The AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) program has successfully completed a Milestone C review and received approval for entry into Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). Mr
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Delivery of “Condell†Completes Fleet Renewal
October 22, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe Minister of National Defence, Jos Goni, presided at midday today, at the Abrigo quay in Valparaiso, over the reception of the Type 23 frigate Almirante Condell, a vessel of British provenance whose delivery marks the completion of the Fleet renewal plan. In total, eight modern and efficient surface warships, with lower operating costs and smaller crews, have been acquired and will remain in service for at least the next 20 years
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Pratt & Whitney Canada to Invest Over C$360 Million in R&D
October 21, 2008 @ 12:00 AMLONGUEUIL, QUEBEC --- Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) will invest over $360 million in research and development in the Montreal area over the next three years following the Quebec government's decision to provide the company with reimbursable support for R&D. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp
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Officials Outline Challenges, Needs at Logistics Conference
October 20, 2008 @ 12:00 AMWRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --- About 1,200 logisticians gathered at the National Logistics Officer Association Conference Oct. 13 through 16 to learn Air Force priorities, urgent warfighter needs and sustainment initiatives that will affect their profession
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"India Aviation 2008": Piaggio Aero and Taj Air sign agreement
October 17, 2008 @ 12:00 AMTaj Air and Piaggio Aero Industries SpA announced today at the 'Indian Aviation 2008', the International Conference and Exhibition of Civil Aviation taking place in Hyderabad, the agreement to become Taj Air the exclusive distributor of the P-180 Avanti II for India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Mauritius. Taj Air will promote, distribute and service Piaggio Aero Aircraft
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Copters fly over meltdown blues
October 17, 2008 @ 12:00 AMEven as the general civil aviation industry is going through a meltdown, the helicopter segment appears to be unaffected and in fact excited. Moreover, India is gaining importance for helicopter manufacturers
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SPEEA and Boeing Meet to Prepare for Contract Talks That Open Oct.
October 17, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSEATTLE --- Following is a statement from SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001:>> At times heated and confrontational, a meeting between the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001) and The Boeing Company today (Thursday, Oct. 16) produced the first meaningful discussion of issues since negotiation committees started meeting in March
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Financial Crisis Has Military Implications, Vice Chairman Says
October 17, 2008 @ 12:00 AMBALTIMORE --- The current global financial crisis is a far-reaching problem that has implications for the U.S
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US keen to introduce Indian aviation to its SMEs
October 16, 2008 @ 12:00 AMEven as American aviation biggies consolidate their presence in the Indian market, the US government is keen on introducing this mart to its small and medium enterprises (SMEs), a top official said. “We have strong SMEs focusing on the high end of the technology
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Raytheon Completes Integration of Enhanced Paveway II on Spanish F/A-18
October 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AMTUCSON, Ariz. --- The Spanish military and Raytheon Company completed a joint venture that integrated the combat-proven Enhanced Paveway II 1,000 pound GBU-48 on Spain's F/A-18 Hornet strike aircraft
India-Israel Barak MRSAM Air Defense System Passes Key Tests Across Armed Forces
South Korea Discusses Future Defense Communication System for Next-Generation Warfare
U.S. Air Force Awards Indra $198M Contract for Portable Navigation Systems
Spain Advances F110 Frigate Program with F113 Build Start, F112 Keel Laid
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
