David Donald
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Paris 2011: Eurofighter Typhoon Earning Its First Combat Ribbons in Libyan Conflict
NATO’s Operation Unified Protector has given the
Paris 2011: Raytheon Targeting Infrared Countermeasure Products for U.S. Army and Air Force
Raytheon has used its missile experience to develop an infrared countermeasures (IRCM) capability that is vying to provide a LAIRCM (large-aircraft IRCM) s
Paris 2011: Hawker Beechcraft’s Attack Version of Popular T-6 Texan TrainerAT-6 Awaits LAS/LAAR Aimed at USAF Programsdecision
While Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) the company waits on a decision from the U.S.
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Paris 2011: Next-generation Hawk vies for export sales
BAE Systems brings its Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT)
Paris 2011: Missiles merge roles for mission flexibility
Missile developers in the U.S.
Paris 2011: Liebherr Joins Embraer KC-390 Team
Embraer Defense and Security
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Paris 2011: Smart bomb heads IAI line-up
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is showing off its latest precision-guided munition here at Le Bourget.
Paris 2011: Iron Dome quickly proves its worth
Having been developed in some urgency, Rafael’s Iron Dome dual-mission defense system is now operational, and in April an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) batte
Paris 2011: Raytheon develops missile for small UAVs
Raytheon’s growing portfolio of precision munitions is to expand with the development of a new smart missile to arm small UAVs that are current unable to c
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Paris 2011: Elbit Capabilities on Show
Israel’s Elbit Systems has announced a number of important developments in recent weeks, covering a range of the company’s diverse capabilities.
Paris 2011: Ton-up for Warton Line
In late May the final assembly line at BAE Systems’ Military Air & Information plant at Warton delivered its 100th Typhoon (BS074), becoming the first of t
Paris 2011: Typhoon helmet nears front line
Typhoon pilots with Britain’s Royal Air Force will soon be flying with a helmet-mounted system that will significantly increase their situational awareness
Paris 2011: BAE and Dassault team up for Telemos
Here at the Paris Air Show, Dassault and BAE Systems have joined forces to display a mockup of the UK company’s 
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Chile Is First Export Success for Hermes 900
Elbit Systems of Haifa, Israel, announced the first export sale of its
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Report: China To Provide JF-17s to Pakistan
During a visit by Pakistani Prime Minister Yousef Raza Gilani to Beijing in late May, it was reported that China is to provide 50 
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F-35 Flight Test Fleet Now Airborne
Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan Canin flew the 12th “weight-optimized” F-35 Lightning II test airframe on May 21, completing the allotted trials batch.
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Turkey Joins EADS Talarion Team
During the 2011 International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF), held in Istanbul on May 10 to 13, EADS Cassidian signed a memorandum of understanding with Turk
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China's J-15 Flying Shark Shown Taking Off
More imagery has been released through the Chinese media showing the Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark, a “Flanker” derivative intended for service aboard China's
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Rafale and Typhoon Go Head to Head in India
The Indian Ministry of Defence on Wednesday, April 27, asked Dassault Aviation and Eurofighter to extend their commercial bids beyond the April 28 deadline
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Rafale and Typhoon Go Head to Head in India
The Indian Ministry of Defence on Wednesday, April 27, asked Dassault Aviation and Eurofighter to extend their commercial bids beyond the April 28 deadline
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Jordan Orders Gunships, Receives Camcopters
Jordan is to modify two of its Airbus Military CN-235
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UAE To Weaponize Black Hawks
On the first day of the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the UAE announced that it is to upgrade 23 Black Hawk helicopters to an armed 
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UAE Fighter, Trainer and Air Defense Buys Still Undecided
Held in Abu Dhabi, the IDEX defense exhibition is traditionally the platform for the United Arab Emirates to announce major deals.
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China Reveals New Combat Aircraft Design
Following months of speculation, fueled by tidbits gleaned during the Zhuhai airshow in November, the first images of China’s newest combat aircraft were r
