David Donald
Contributor - UK

Contributor - UK

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Aircraft

Brimstone Gets a Boost

A capability sustainment contract from the UK should see MBDA's Brimstone missile fielded on Apache attack helicopters and Protector RPAs
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Aircraft

Switzerland Outlines New Air Defense Requirements

Switzerland is looking for a new fighter to enter service around 2025, along with a ground-based air defense system
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Aircraft

More Aircraft Added To FY2018 Defense Spend

F-35s, Super Hornets, KC-46s and Hercules all figure in additional aircraft appropriated by Congress
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Six of Six for LRASM as Service Entry Nears

Lockheed Martin's LRASM has achieved six back-to-back successes in flight trials as it is readied for operational carriage by the B-1B.
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Aircraft

Japan To Ponder F-35B Buy; Korea’s First F-35A Takes Flight

Japan's ruling party is putting together a plan for greater national security that could include the acquisition of the STOVL version of the F-35
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Aircraft

Australia Declares IOC for Poseidon

With six of a likely 15 Boeing P-8As now in service, the Royal Australian Air Force has officially declared the type ready for operations.
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Rotorcraft

NH90s and H125s Ordered for Qatar Force Modernization

Qatar has finalized a deal with prime contractor Leonardo to buy 28 NH90s for its air force and navy, plus Airbus Helicopters H125 trainers.
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Aircraft

GlobalEye Conducts First Flight

Having been rolled out in February, the first Saab GlobalEye has taken to the air for the first time.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Air Force Ends Predator Operations

Having undertaken operational sorties for more than two decades, the Predator is handing the RPA baton over to its larger successor, the MQ-9 Reaper.
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Aircraft

Green Light for Follow-on Saudi Typhoon Deal

After years of negotiation, Saudi Arabia announces its intention to proceed with the procurement of 48 more Typhoons to add to its earlier batch.
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Aircraft

Lord Lands Major 737 Max Autothrottle Deal

Contract marks largest award in supplier’s 94-year history
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Aircraft

Marine F-35Bs Undertake Operational At-sea Deployment

VMFA-121 has the honor of making the F-35B’s ship-borne operational debut
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Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing To Modernize Navy Super Hornets

Under the SLM program the F/A-18E/F will gain at least 3,000 hours more life, and later a major enhancement to its operational capabilities.
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Training and Workforce

Pampa III Trainer Contract Approved

Argentina's FAdeA will deliver the first three of what it hopes will be up to 40 advanced trainers to the Argentine air force
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Aircraft

France Launches New Sigint Aircraft Program

A business jet from the Dassault Falcon family will be the platform for a new Comint/Elint system
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Aircraft

F-35 and Super Hornet Back on the Table for Canada

Canada has issued a list of potential suppliers for its new fighter, including two controversial U.S. choices
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Aircraft

Saab Unveils GlobalEye

The first of three multi-role/AEW aircraft for the UAE is shown for the first time
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Aircraft

NATO Joint Tanker/Transport and MPA Programs Advance

New countries are joining the alliances and a new tanker is added to the MRTT fleet
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky's New Rescue Hawk Enters Final Assembly

The first of four EMD machines should be flying around the turn of the year.
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Rotorcraft

Collective Wisdom Displays its Ultralight Eagle Heli

Italy's GHT Helicopters has developed a turbine-powered ultralight helicopter in a class dominated by reciprocating powerplants.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

China's Star Displays Two Innovative UAVs

Star UAV is promoting an unmanned version of the Pacific Aerospace P750XL as a cargo-carrier, mainly to operate in outlying areas
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Lightweight Launcher Launched

Having built more than a million 2.75-inch rocket launchers, Arnold Defense is the biggest manufacturer of such products in the world.
Aircraft

Falcon 8X comes to Singapore

Dassault's long-range Falcon 8X business jet is making its debut at the Singapore show as business slowly improves
Training and Workforce

Next-Gen Training Elevated by CAE Rise

Advanced evidence-based training methods can refine and improve airline training programs.
Maintenance and Modifications

DSTA and Boeing team to improve RSAF efficiency

Data analytics are an important tool for the early detection of faults. Boeing has teamed with DSTA to use and develop data tools for the RSAF.
Avionics

Rafael focus on "4th industrial revolution" reaps dividends

Rafael is 70 this year, and is continuing its tradition of harnessing the very latest of technology to create innovative weapons and systems.
Aircraft

Maritime Patrollers Take Center Stage

With submarine capability growing in the Asia-Pacific and, as maritime traffic increases, the need for MPAs has increased significantly.
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Airlines

Rockwell Collins Scores Regional Successes

Rockwell Collins has landed important deals in the Asia-Pacific region, while its products continue to improve airline and airport efficiency
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Rotorcraft

Armed Black Hawk Completes Qualification

Sikorsky's integrated weaponization solution for the S-70i/UH-60M Black Hawk is now qualified for operation. The launch customer is the UAE.
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Training and Workforce

Maritime Operations Drive Increasing Regional Training Needs

Canadia's CAE has a number of high-profile programs in the Asia-Pacific region, including a new training center in Brunei.
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