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Pilatus Wins $5.6 Billion in India’s Basic Trainer Contract
May 11, 2012 @ 12:00 AMAfter running trials for two years, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the purchase of 75 Pilatus PC-7 MK II basic trainers for the Indian Air Force. During the Thursday meeting, the committee headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh approved the deal to strengthen the IAF’s training capabilities
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Embraer Selects Eaton to Supply On-Board Inert Gas Generation System for KC-390...
April 26, 2012 @ 12:00 AMEmbraer Defense and Security has chosen Eaton Corporation to supply the on-board inert gas generation system for the KC-390 military transport aircraft. The contract value has not been disclosed
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U.S To Resume Light-Strike Aircraft Competition This Month
April 10, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe U.S Air Force will resume the light-strike aircraft program after the $355 million contract awarded to a Brazilian based company and its U
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Africa Sales Of A-29 Super Tucano Fetches Embraer More Than $180 Million
March 28, 2012 @ 12:00 AMEmbraer Defense and Security announced today that it has signed contracts with three African nations for the acquisition of the A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training turboprop. The Burkina Faso Air Force, the first operator of this model in Africa, has already received three aircraft that are used on border patrol missions
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American Air Force Backtracks On LAS Contract, Embraer Disappointed
February 29, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe U.S Air Force has announced today that it is withdrawing the $354 million Light Air Support (LAS) contract which was earlier awarded to Sierra Nevada, a U
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A-29 Super Tucano Wins Defense Contract in US
January 2, 2012 @ 12:00 AMEmbraer Defense and Security and partner Sierra Nevada Corporation will provide the US Air Force with the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft for the LAS program São Paulo, Brazil, December 30, 2011 – The U.S
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India Wants 2 Additional Phalcon AEW Aircraft
November 9, 2011 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian Air Force is seeking government approval to order two additional Israeli Phalcon AWACS aircraft at a cost of $800 million. The order is a follow-on the $1
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U.S. Lawmakers Nix Light-Attack Aircraft Proposal
October 14, 2011 @ 12:00 AMU.S
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Embraer Selects Hispano-Suiza for KC-390 Program
October 3, 2011 @ 12:00 AMBrazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has selected Hispano-Suiza (Safran group) to supply the Emergency Electric Power Generator System (EEPGS) for its upcoming KC-390 military transport and aerial refueling jet. Hispano-Suiza will supply the complete system, composed of the following: - Ram Air Turbine (RAT); - RAT electric generator and generator control unit; - RAT actuation system (deployment and restow mechanism)
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Embraer Selects SELEX Galileo to Supply Radar for KC-390
September 13, 2011 @ 12:00 AMEmbraer Defense & Security has selected SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica company, to supply the company’s Gabbiano surveillance radar for the new KC-390 tanker/ transport aircraft. SELEX Galileo’s Gabbiano is an X-band radar based on a solid state transmitter that delivers superior performance in high resolution modes and detection ranges
Ukrainian MP Accused of Enabling Russian Infiltration of Anti-Corruption Bureau
Bangladesh Air Force’s Chinese-made Jet Crashes into School during Class, Killing 19
Israel Signs $150M Deal for Humvee Purchase from U.S. Firm AM General...
Bad Weather Helps Russia Strike Ukrainian Targets with Drones, Missiles
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...