Air & Space
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Diehl to equip German GBU-48s with TIP warhead
The Luftwaffe is set to acquire an increased penetration/low collateral damage capability with its GBU-48 Enhanced Paveway II precision-guided munition,…
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AFA 2021: AFSOC plans fast-paced prototyping for amphibious MC-130J aircraft
A rendering of an amphibious modification to an MC-130J Commando II is shown here in the Digital Proving Grounds. AFSOC’s…
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AFA 2021: US Air Force seeks more VISTA flight hours following upgrade programme
The US Air Force Test Pilot School’s X-62A Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA). The USAF is replacing the aircraft’s VISTA…
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Argentina allocates JF-17 funding in latest fighter recapitalisation twist
The JF-17 Thunder may enter Argentine service, with the disclosure that procurement funding has been allocated. (Janes/Paul Jackson) Argentina has…
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Northrop Grumman LEO satellite payload for DARPA revolutionizes positioning and navigation
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Blackjack program has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract for Phase 2 development of…
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AFSOC plans operational capability demo of amphibious MC-130J ‘in only 17 months’
An artist’s impression of an MC-130J Commando II with floats attached. An amphibious version of the special mission aircraft would…
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Update – DSEI 2021: Aeralis signs propulsion agreement with Rolls-Royce
A conceptual image of some of the different configurations and roles being envisaged for the family of jet aircraft being…
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DSEI 2021: Laflamme Aero and General Dynamics showcase LX300 unmanned helicopter
General Dynamics and Laflamme Aero showcase LX300 Customizable Unmanned Helicopter at DSEI 2021, International Defense Exhibition in London, UK, Exceeding…
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Nigeria’s Presidential Air Fleet receives first of two AW189 helicopters
The Nigerian Presidential Air Fleet has received the first of two new AW189 VIP helicopters from Italy’s Leonardo Helicopters. An…
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