http://www.flightglobal.comen-gbWed, 08 Feb 2012 07:54:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/08/367927/pictures-upgraded-new-zealand-c-130s-undergo-operational-tests.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/08/367927/pictures-upgraded-new-zealand-c-130s-undergo-operational-tests.html The Royal New Zealand Air Force's (RNZAF) first pair of upgraded Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft are undergoing an operational test and evaluation...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:54:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/07/367850/taiwan-values-f-16-upgrade-at-nt110-billion.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/07/367850/taiwan-values-f-16-upgrade-at-nt110-billion.html Taiwan has placed the value of its Lockheed Martin F-16 A/B upgrade programme at NT$110 billion ($3.7 billion) and said talks with the US government about...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:24:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/06/367821/dutch-air-force-dc-10-freighter-makes-operational-debut.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/06/367821/dutch-air-force-dc-10-freighter-makes-operational-debut.htmlThe Royal Netherlands Air Force has performed its first operational flight with a newly-fielded DC-10 freighter ... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:01:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/06/367822/nato-clears-funding-hurdle-to-buy-five-global-hawks.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/06/367822/nato-clears-funding-hurdle-to-buy-five-global-hawks.htmlNATO officials have cleared a key hurdle in a long-delayed process to buy five Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 40 unmanned air systems ... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/06/367800/taiwan-grounds-at-3-trainers-after-mid-air-collision.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/06/367800/taiwan-grounds-at-3-trainers-after-mid-air-collision.htmlTaiwan has grounded its Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation AT-3 advanced jet trainers following a mid-air collision that injured two aircrew ... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:40:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/06/367798/raaf-orions-celebrate-nine-years-in-middle-east.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/06/367798/raaf-orions-celebrate-nine-years-in-middle-east.html Royal Australian Air Force Lockeed Martin AP-3C Orion aircraft have reached nine years of continuous operations in the Middle East. The two-aircraft...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:05:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/03/367779/us-navy-to-launch-e-2ds-operational-test-and-evaluation.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/03/367779/us-navy-to-launch-e-2ds-operational-test-and-evaluation.htmlThe US Navy is poised to launch the initial operational test and evaluation process for its new Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye ... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/03/367733/italy-committed-to-f-35-programme-but-may-cut-order.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/03/367733/italy-committed-to-f-35-programme-but-may-cut-order.htmlRome is aiming to slash €1.45 billion from its defence procurement spending in 2012, with its plan to acquire 131 Lockheed Martin F-35s likely to be affected ... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/03/367755/australian-aerospace-announces-air-9000-phase-7-bid.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/03/367755/australian-aerospace-announces-air-9000-phase-7-bid.htmlEurocopter unit Australian Aerospace will bid as a prime contractor in Australia's Air 9000 Phase 7 tender, offering the EC135 helicopter ... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:32:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/03/367751/japan-buys-mine-detection-system-for-mch101s.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/03/367751/japan-buys-mine-detection-system-for-mch101s.htmlThe Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force has purchased four laser mine detection systems for use on its AgustaWestland MCH101 helicopters ... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:37:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/03/367749/boeing-confirms-1.78-billion-contract-for-india-c-17s.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/03/367749/boeing-confirms-1.78-billion-contract-for-india-c-17s.html Boeing has finalised a contract to sell 10 C-17 airlifters to the India Air Force, but a key decision looms for the future of the strategic airlifter. The...Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:34:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/02/367647/israel-resumes-apache-upgrade-programme.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/02/367647/israel-resumes-apache-upgrade-programme.htmlThe Israeli air force has resumed an upgrade programme for its earliest Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, with three more aircraft now being modified. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/02/367702/australia-receives-two-former-us-army-chinooks.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/02/367702/australia-receives-two-former-us-army-chinooks.html Australia has taken delivery of two additional Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters, bringing its total Chinook fleet to seven. In November 2011, Canberra...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:34:16 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/02/367646/bae-l-3-win-contract-extension-for-australian-hornet-modifications.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/02/367646/bae-l-3-win-contract-extension-for-australian-hornet-modifications.htmlBAE Systems and L-3 MAS Canada have won a contract extension for 14 additional Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighters.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:19:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/01/367642/hard-negotiations-lie-ahead-for-dassault-after-rafales-indian-selection.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/01/367642/hard-negotiations-lie-ahead-for-dassault-after-rafales-indian-selection.htmlWith its attainment of "L1 vendor" status in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) contest for 126 fighters, the Dassault Rafale is one step...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/01/367631/raaf-to-examine-c-130j-fuel-usage.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/02/01/367631/raaf-to-examine-c-130j-fuel-usage.htmlThe Royal Australian Air Force will examine the fuel usage of its C-130J Hercules transports to identify potential savings ... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/31/367621/eads-cassidian-responds-to-indias-typhoon-rejection.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/31/367621/eads-cassidian-responds-to-indias-typhoon-rejection.htmlCassidian has voiced its disappointment after the Eurofighter Typhoon's defeat in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft competition ...Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:12:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/31/367605/in-focus-indias-mmrca-selection-advances-decade-long-search-for-mig-21-replacement.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/31/367605/in-focus-indias-mmrca-selection-advances-decade-long-search-for-mig-21-replacement.htmlIndia's selection of the Dassault Rafale launches the next stage in its decade-long search for a MiG-21 successor ... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:20:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/31/367594/dassault-confirms-selection-for-indian-mmrca-deal.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/31/367594/dassault-confirms-selection-for-indian-mmrca-deal.html The Dassault-led Rafale International team has taken a decisive lead in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) battle, with the French proposal...Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:22:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/31/367569/seoul-kicks-off-f-x-iii-competition.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/31/367569/seoul-kicks-off-f-x-iii-competition.htmlSouth Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has issued a request for proposals for its F-X III fighter requirement, paving the way for the acquisition of around 60 fighters.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:57:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/31/367560/backwards-parachutes-ground-some-f-35s.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/31/367560/backwards-parachutes-ground-some-f-35s.htmlAt least 15 Lockheed Martin F-35s are grounded for about 10 days to repack improperly installed parachutes, according to the programme office. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:38:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367245/in-focus-completing-the-missing-link-in-uas-crew-training.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367245/in-focus-completing-the-missing-link-in-uas-crew-training.htmlHuge demand is forecast for unmanned air systems and more efficient, effective simulation is required to bridge the gap in training operators Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:15:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367537/sea-ceptor-missile-to-guard-against-anti-ship-missile-threat.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367537/sea-ceptor-missile-to-guard-against-anti-ship-missile-threat.htmlMBDA is to develop a new missile to protect some of the UK Royal Navy's surface ships from attack by combat aircraft and supersonic anti-ship missiles ... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:45:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367539/hungary-signs-gripen-lease-extension-deal.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367539/hungary-signs-gripen-lease-extension-deal.htmlHungary will continue to operate its leased fleet of Saab Gripen C/D fighters until 2026 under a contract extension signed with Sweden ... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367533/northrop-grumman-fights-rq-4-block-30-cancellation-threat.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367533/northrop-grumman-fights-rq-4-block-30-cancellation-threat.htmlNorthrop Grumman has challenged the US military's decision to park existing RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30s in usable storage and terminate production.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367527/israeli-heron-tp-crashes-as-test-flight-goes-wrong.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367527/israeli-heron-tp-crashes-as-test-flight-goes-wrong.htmlThe Israeli air force and IAI are investigating what caused a Heron TP unmanned air vehicle to crash during an experimental flight on 29 January ... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367521/usaf-woes-clip-c-27js-wings-in-australia.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367521/usaf-woes-clip-c-27js-wings-in-australia.htmlAny US decision to divest itself of the L-3 Communications C-27J Spartan will change the dynamics of Canberra's Air 8000 Phase 2 requirement for 10 battlefield airliftersMon, 30 Jan 2012 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367518/india-pilatus-trainer-announcement-delayed-by-protests.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/30/367518/india-pilatus-trainer-announcement-delayed-by-protests.html India's announcement of a new basic trainer appears to have been delayed by a protest mounted by the South Korean government about the tendering process. An...Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:04:59 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367496/picture-serbian-air-force-receives-multirole-seneca.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367496/picture-serbian-air-force-receives-multirole-seneca.htmlSerbia's defence ministry has taken delivery of a new Piper Seneca V, with the aircraft to be used for multiple tasks ... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367495/boeing-makes-big-push-with-f-15-silent-eagle-tests-for-south-korea.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367495/boeing-makes-big-push-with-f-15-silent-eagle-tests-for-south-korea.htmlBoeing is to launch a new series of ground, windtunnel and flight tests on several key features of the F-15 Silent Eagle being proposed for South Korea ... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367450/rivals-sweeten-bids-for-danish-maritime-helicopter-deal.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367450/rivals-sweeten-bids-for-danish-maritime-helicopter-deal.htmlTwo main rivals for a Danish maritime helicopter replacement contract have announced new teaming arrangements ... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:22:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367472/boeing-thales-tap-ec135-for-australia-helicopter-training-bid.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367472/boeing-thales-tap-ec135-for-australia-helicopter-training-bid.html Boeing and Thales have selected the Eurocopter EC135 as their preferred platform in their bid for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) AIR 9000 Phase 7 Helicopter...Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:31:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367383/israel-to-launch-c-130-wing-box-replacement.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367383/israel-to-launch-c-130-wing-box-replacement.htmlWith its first new-generation Lockheed Martin C-130J scheduled for delivery in early 2014, the Israeli air force has embarked on a comprehensive upgrade and phase-out programme for its current fleet of Hercules tactical transports.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367471/indias-lakshya-2-completes-10th-test-flight.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/27/367471/indias-lakshya-2-completes-10th-test-flight.htmlIndia's Lakshya-2 target drone has completed its 10th flight test, performing the full range of functions required by nation's armed forces ... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:25:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/26/367441/in-focus-royal-navy-chief-looks-to-the-future-with-carrier-f-35-programmes.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/26/367441/in-focus-royal-navy-chief-looks-to-the-future-with-carrier-f-35-programmes.htmlDespite cuts introduced via the SDSR, the head of the Royal Navy believes his service remains well placed to respond to operational demands ... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:28:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/26/367384/israel-continues-hunt-for-source-of-f-16i-contamination.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/26/367384/israel-continues-hunt-for-source-of-f-16i-contamination.htmlFour years after it was detected, the Israeli air force is still not fully sure how an irritating substance penetrated the cockpits of its Lockheed Martin F-16I "Sufa" strike aircraft.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/26/367382/germany-and-eurocopter-start-negotiations-over-tiger-cuts.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/26/367382/germany-and-eurocopter-start-negotiations-over-tiger-cuts.htmlEurocopter and the German government have started meetings over Berlin's plans to dramatically reduce its order for the Tiger combat helicopter ... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/26/367354/south-korean-coastguard-receives-third-indonesian-made-cn-235.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/26/367354/south-korean-coastguard-receives-third-indonesian-made-cn-235.htmlThe South Korean coastguard has received its third PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft, with its fourth and final unit to be delivered in February, PTDI said.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:05:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367338/south-africas-restored-cheetah-fighters-make-ecuador-debut.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367338/south-africas-restored-cheetah-fighters-make-ecuador-debut.htmlEcuador has received 12 ex-South African Air Force Cheetah C/D fighters, ordered in late 2010, from Denel Aviation.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367358/uk-considers-landing-gear-modification-for-reaper-fleet.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367358/uk-considers-landing-gear-modification-for-reaper-fleet.htmlThe UK Ministry of Defence could adopt a landing gear modification for its General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Reaper remotely piloted air systems, with the enhancement to boost the type's maximum take-off and landing weights for use in Afghanistan.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:25:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367343/picture-morocco-gets-last-four-t-6-trainers.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367343/picture-morocco-gets-last-four-t-6-trainers.htmlHawker Beechcraft has delivered its last four T-6C Texan II turboprop trainers from a 24-aircraft order for the Royal Moroccan Air Force ... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367339/picture-video-f-35-performs-first-night-flight.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367339/picture-video-f-35-performs-first-night-flight.htmlLockheed Martin has performed the first night flight involving an F-35 Lightning II, with conventional take-off and landing test aircraft AF-6 having made the milestone sortie on 18 January.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367275/israel-tests-hover-control-system-with-black-hawk.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367275/israel-tests-hover-control-system-with-black-hawk.htmlThe Israeli air force has begun testing a new altitude hold and hovering stabilisation system developed for its Sikorsky CH-53 assault helicopters using a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367277/israel-makes-fresh-push-to-perform-f-35-maintenance.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/25/367277/israel-makes-fresh-push-to-perform-f-35-maintenance.htmlIsrael's air force has again expressed its opposition to the idea of performing heavy maintenance work on its future fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35 combat aircraft outside Israel.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/24/367311/pictures-us-navy-tests-integrator.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/24/367311/pictures-us-navy-tests-integrator.html Boeing/Insitu has delivered the first RQ-21 Integrator to the US Navy for testing and evaluation. The aircraft, flying at Twentynine Palms, MCB, in California,...Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/24/367307/swiss-make-first-opa-purchase.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/24/367307/swiss-make-first-opa-purchase.html Virginia-based Aurora Flight Sciences has announced the sale of a Centaur optionally-piloted vehicle (OPA) to the Swiss air force, marking both the aircraft's...Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:55:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/23/367228/oman-requests-typhoon-buy-from-bae.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/23/367228/oman-requests-typhoon-buy-from-bae.htmlOman has issued a request for proposals to BAE Systems linked to the purchase of about 12 Eurofighter Typhoons, only one month after its plan to also buy a new batch of Lockheed Martin F-16s was revealed.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:05:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/23/367225/pictures-video-europes-neuron-ucav-breaks-cover.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/23/367225/pictures-video-europes-neuron-ucav-breaks-cover.htmlEurope's Dassault-led Neuron unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator will make its first flight around mid-year, having been officially unveiled for partner nations France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland on 19 January.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/20/367204/f-35b-earns-probation-reprieve-one-year-early.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/20/367204/f-35b-earns-probation-reprieve-one-year-early.html US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has lifted a probation order that had threatened the Lockheed Martin F-35B short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL)...Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:31:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/20/367146/israeli-greek-air-forces-to-stage-more-joint-exercises.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/20/367146/israeli-greek-air-forces-to-stage-more-joint-exercises.htmlThe Israeli air force will continue to perform joint exercises with its Greek counterpart, with manouevres to be held in both countries ... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/20/367124/nato-to-sign-delayed-ags-deal-by-may.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/20/367124/nato-to-sign-delayed-ags-deal-by-may.htmlThirteen NATO nations are likely to sign a contract for the Global Hawk-based Alliance Ground Surveillance system before its Chicago summit ... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/20/367115/seoul-solicits-attack-helicopter-bids.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/20/367115/seoul-solicits-attack-helicopter-bids.htmlSouth Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration has issued a request for proposals for 36 attack helicopters ... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/19/367091/aew-themed-c-295-clears-flight-test-phase.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/19/367091/aew-themed-c-295-clears-flight-test-phase.htmlAirbus Military has completed initial flight test activities on an airborne early warning and control derivative of its C-295, developed wth Elta Systems ... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:35:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/19/367112/italian-navy-to-launch-aw101-early-warning-operations-in-march.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/19/367112/italian-navy-to-launch-aw101-early-warning-operations-in-march.htmlThe Italian navy expects to begin flying operational sorties with its AgustaWestland AW101 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system helicopters in March, following the recent completion of radar development work by SELEX Galileo.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:40:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/19/367061/south-korea-given-deadline-to-improve-israel-t-50-trainer-offer.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/19/367061/south-korea-given-deadline-to-improve-israel-t-50-trainer-offer.htmlThe South Korean government has been given until 28 January to update its industrial cooperation package that is part of the proposed sale of the Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 jet trainer to the Israeli air force.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:30:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/18/367087/top-weapons-tester-says-kc-46a-schedule-is-unworkable.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/18/367087/top-weapons-tester-says-kc-46a-schedule-is-unworkable.html The US Air Force's plan for testing and evaluating the Boeing KC-46A tanker is "not executable" and could overrun the schedule by at least eight months,...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:43:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/18/367056/us-armys-logistics-agency-launches-autonomous-cargo-aircraft-study.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/18/367056/us-armys-logistics-agency-launches-autonomous-cargo-aircraft-study.htmlThe US Army has expanded its early search for a future unmanned cargo aircraft to include concepts offering twice the speed of conventional helicopters.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/18/367063/usaf-orders-2nd-cessna-caravan-for-lebanon-corrected.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/18/367063/usaf-orders-2nd-cessna-caravan-for-lebanon-corrected.htmlAlliant Techsystems (ATK) will deliver a second AC-208 Combat Caravan to the Lebanese air force under a contract worth nearly $14.7 million awarded on 12 January.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/18/367058/india-sizes-up-v-22-osprey.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/18/367058/india-sizes-up-v-22-osprey.htmlIndia has shown interest in the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, although it has not stated a formal requirement for the tiltrotor aircraft.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/18/366971/israeli-air-force-to-boost-activity-at-nevatim-base.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/18/366971/israeli-air-force-to-boost-activity-at-nevatim-base.htmlNevatim air base in southern Israel is to become a major focus for the air force's combat and transport squadrons, with its future fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35s and Lockheed C-130Js to be flown from the site.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/367032/pictures-swedish-military-gets-first-black-hawk-helicopters.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/367032/pictures-swedish-military-gets-first-black-hawk-helicopters.htmlSweden's first of 15 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters have been officially transferred to the nation's armed forces, ahead of the type's deployment to Afghanistan next year ... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:38:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/366969/mexico-signs-deal-for-six-t-6c-trainers.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/366969/mexico-signs-deal-for-six-t-6c-trainers.htmlHawker Beechcraft will deliver its first two T-6C+ trainers to the Mexican air force early this year, with the US manufacturer having confirmed the sale of an initial six of the type.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/366957/polish-aerostar-uavs-to-get-operational-boost.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/366957/polish-aerostar-uavs-to-get-operational-boost.htmlAeronautics Defense Systems expects to have an automatic take-off and landing capability operational for Poland's Aerostar unmanned air systems "within the next months", according to company president Avi Leumi.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/366974/french-saudi-fighter-pilots-eject-after-mid-air-collision.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/366974/french-saudi-fighter-pilots-eject-after-mid-air-collision.htmlThe crews of a French air force Dassault Mirage 2000D and a Royal Saudi Air Force Boeing F-15 fighter ejected safely after their aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision in Saudi Arabia on 14 January ... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/366988/seoul-selects-falcon-2000s-for-isr-mission.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/366988/seoul-selects-falcon-2000s-for-isr-mission.html Seoul has selected the Dassault Falcon 2000S as its next generation intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, although a deal has yet...Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:05:58 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/366987/indonesia-orders-six-su-30mk2s.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/17/366987/indonesia-orders-six-su-30mk2s.html Indonesia has ordered six additional Sukhoi Su-30MK2 aircraft, with the first two to be delivered in 2012. Jakarta will receive two more in 2013 and...Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:58:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/16/366970/qinetiq-etps-poised-to-fly-newly-acquired-rj100.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/16/366970/qinetiq-etps-poised-to-fly-newly-acquired-rj100.html Asset management firm Falko has sold an Avro RJ-series aircraft to UK firm Qinetiq which it will begin operating in the first quarter of this year. To...Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:09:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/16/366953/us-army-to-deploy-enhanced-vision-radars-on-10-uh-60ls.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/16/366953/us-army-to-deploy-enhanced-vision-radars-on-10-uh-60ls.htmlThe US Army will install radar-powered enhanced vision systems on 10 Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawks for a combat trial in Afghanistan, according to radar supplier Sierra Nevada.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/16/366964/israeli-defence-ministry-blocks-unmanned-dominator-sale-to-abu-dhabi.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/16/366964/israeli-defence-ministry-blocks-unmanned-dominator-sale-to-abu-dhabi.htmlIsrael's defence ministry has blocked a contract to sell Aeronautics Defense Systems Dominator XP unmanned air systems to Abu Dhabi, after reviewing the contents of the deal.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/16/366626/in-focus-bahrain-in-no-rush-to-replace-military-assets.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/16/366626/in-focus-bahrain-in-no-rush-to-replace-military-assets.htmlBahrain's armed forces are equipped with a modest fleet of little more than 100 active military aircraft, with this volume reflecting the kingdom's status as having the lowest population among the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/16/366932/l-3-joins-bae-hawk-team-for-t-x-contest.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/16/366932/l-3-joins-bae-hawk-team-for-t-x-contest.htmlL-3 Link Simulation & Training has joined BAE Systems' Hawk team bidding team for the US Air Force's pending T-X contest ... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/13/366897/raytheon-to-provide-sonar-for-australias-mh-60rs.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/13/366897/raytheon-to-provide-sonar-for-australias-mh-60rs.html The Raytheon AN/AQS-22 airborne low frequency sonar (ALFS) has been chosen as the primary undersea warfare sensor for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)'s planned...Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:37:27 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/13/366875/manila-looks-abroad-for-used-c-130h.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/13/366875/manila-looks-abroad-for-used-c-130h.html The Philippines Air force plans to obtain a single Lockheed Martin C-130H aircraft on the international market, as it awaits the return of two C-130Hs that...Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:11:05 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/13/366874/india-completes-tanker-trials.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/13/366874/india-completes-tanker-trials.html The Indian Air Force has completed its trials of the Airbus Military A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) and Ilyushin IL-78MK. An Airbus Military...Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:55:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/12/366827/missed-targets-prompt-us-marine-corps-to-arm-unmanned-shadows.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/12/366827/missed-targets-prompt-us-marine-corps-to-arm-unmanned-shadows.htmlThe US Marine Corps will deploy AAI RQ-7 Shadows to Afghanistan armed with classified new gravity bombs in a demonstration that could pave the way for a dramatic expansion in the numbers of weaponised unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/12/366796/raf-to-fly-second-hand-bae-146s-in-afghanistan.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/12/366796/raf-to-fly-second-hand-bae-146s-in-afghanistan.htmlThe UK Ministry of Defence plans to buy two used BAe 146s to supplement its air transport activities in Afghanistan ... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/12/366724/israels-trainer-decision-to-hinge-on-industrial-factors.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/12/366724/israels-trainer-decision-to-hinge-on-industrial-factors.htmlThe value of Israeli defence systems that will be purchased by Italy or South Korea if a trainer made by one of their domestic companies is selected by the Israeli air force will play a major role in the latter selection.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/12/366816/picture-video-lockheed-delivers-first-two-f-35bs-to-training-base.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/12/366816/picture-video-lockheed-delivers-first-two-f-35bs-to-training-base.htmlLockheed Martin has delivered the US Marine Corps' first two F-35B training aircraft to Eglin AFB, Florida ... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:35:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/11/366799/picture-uks-voyager-nears-release-to-service-milestone.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/11/366799/picture-uks-voyager-nears-release-to-service-milestone.htmlThe UK Royal Air Force is moving towards granting the release to service approval for its first Airbus A330-based Voyager tanker/transport ... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:03:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/11/366785/uk-launches-hawk-t2-instructor-training-as-bae-steps-up-t-x-push.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/11/366785/uk-launches-hawk-t2-instructor-training-as-bae-steps-up-t-x-push.htmlThe UK has moved a step closer to training the first student pilots using its BAE Systems-built Hawk T2 fleet, while the company is also poised to strengthen its bid to sell a further development of the type to the US Air Force.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:40:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/11/366732/uk-funds-new-ucas-research-effort.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/11/366732/uk-funds-new-ucas-research-effort.htmlBAE Systems and the UK Defence Science & Technology Laboratory will work together on a technology study linked to unmanned combat air systems ... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:50:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/10/366733/raf-reapers-enter-2012-on-operational-high.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/10/366733/raf-reapers-enter-2012-on-operational-high.htmlUK operations with the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Reaper remotely piloted air system have taken on increased importance in Afghanistan, with the Royal Air Force routinely using the type for offensive tasks.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/10/366736/iai-tight-lipped-over-1.1bn-deal-with-asian-customer.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/10/366736/iai-tight-lipped-over-1.1bn-deal-with-asian-customer.htmlIsrael Aerospace Industries has signed a $1.1 billion deal to supply "defensive and offensive" systems to an undisclosed Asian customer ... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:37:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/10/366707/indonesia-to-receive-super-tucano-in-march.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/10/366707/indonesia-to-receive-super-tucano-in-march.html Indonesia will receive its first four Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano trainer/light attack aircraft in March 2012. The aircraft will be based at Abd Saleh...Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:12:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/09/366119/in-focus-a400m-partnership-a-decade-ago-would-have-set-portuguese-industry-on-very-different-path.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/09/366119/in-focus-a400m-partnership-a-decade-ago-would-have-set-portuguese-industry-on-very-different-path.htmlHad a political decision gone another way almost 10 years ago, the infant Portuguese aerospace industry might have taken a very different path.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/09/366666/aeronautics-boosts-production-rate-for-unmanned-dominator.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/09/366666/aeronautics-boosts-production-rate-for-unmanned-dominator.htmlAeronautics Defense Systems has increased its production rate for the Dominator XP unmanned air system (UAS), with eight examples currently in different stages of work.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/09/366112/in-focus-kc-390-deal-pushes-transformation-of-ogma.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/09/366112/in-focus-kc-390-deal-pushes-transformation-of-ogma.htmlThat Embraer has chosen OGMA - alongside design engineering specialist Empresa de Engenharia Aeronáutica (EAA) - to lead Portugal's involvement in the KC-390 airlifter and tanker programme comes perhaps as no great surprise.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/09/366654/seoul-readies-f-x-iii-rfp.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/09/366654/seoul-readies-f-x-iii-rfp.html South Korea could issue a request for proposal for its F-X III competition for 62 fighter aircraft as soon as next week. An industry source indicates...Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:15:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/06/366605/india-approves-mica-missile-buy-but-slips-fighter-decision.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/06/366605/india-approves-mica-missile-buy-but-slips-fighter-decision.htmlIndia's Cabinet Committee on Security has authorised a deal to equip the country's Dassault Mirage 2000 fighters with MBDA Mica air-to-air missiles, although the deal has yet to be officially signed.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:25:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/06/366578/turkey-approves-f-35-anka-uav-purchases.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/06/366578/turkey-approves-f-35-anka-uav-purchases.htmlTurkey has approved the purchase of an initial two Lockheed Martin F-35s and 10 Anka UAVs for its air force ... Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:02:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/05/366555/bae-confident-of-closing-improved-typhoon-deal-with-saudi-arabia.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/05/366555/bae-confident-of-closing-improved-typhoon-deal-with-saudi-arabia.htmlBAE Systems is confident of concluding talks with Saudi Arabia to adapt the terms of the country's Project Salam acquisition of 72 Eurofighter Typhoons, but has confirmed that the deal's increased price remains a topic of discussion.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:50:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/05/366515/pilots-protocols-blamed-for-new-zealand-uh-1-crash.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/05/366515/pilots-protocols-blamed-for-new-zealand-uh-1-crash.htmlA court of inquiry report into a fatal Royal New Zealand Air Force Bell UH-1H Iroquois crash on 25 April 2010 has attributed blame both to its pilots and the military's protocols and oversight.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:41:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/04/366533/lockheed-reveals-bold-technology-plans-with-6th-gen-fighter-concept.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/04/366533/lockheed-reveals-bold-technology-plans-with-6th-gen-fighter-concept.html Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division has revealed a conceptual next-generation fighter design that offers the first hints of an ambitious, long-term technology...Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:13:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/04/366531/boeing-to-exit-struggling-wichita-cluster-by-2014.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/04/366531/boeing-to-exit-struggling-wichita-cluster-by-2014.html Boeing today announced the closure of all defence and space operations in Wichita, Kansas, within two years, a decision instantly criticised by local politicans...Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:25:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/04/366500/seoul-places-600m-order-for-20-fa-50s.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/04/366500/seoul-places-600m-order-for-20-fa-50s.htmlSouth Korea has placed a $600 million order with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for 20 examples of the FA-50 attack variant of the T-50 advanced jet trainer.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/04/366483/warsaw-details-plans-for-military-helicopter-buy.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/04/366483/warsaw-details-plans-for-military-helicopter-buy.htmlPoland's Ministry of National Defence has detailed its plans to acquire a new fleet of helicopters for multiple tasks, and is expected to issue a request for proposals early this year.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/04/366502/philippines-to-refocus-on-territorial-defence.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/04/366502/philippines-to-refocus-on-territorial-defence.html The Philippine air force hopes to announce the procurement of several new types during 2012, as the service re-orients from counter-insurgency operations...Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:26:30 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/03/366464/picture-fifth-a400m-joins-grizzly-flight-test-fleet.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/03/366464/picture-fifth-a400m-joins-grizzly-flight-test-fleet.htmlAirbus Military's fifth and final A400M development aircraft has joined the European airframer's "Grizzly" flight test fleet ... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:17:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/03/366448/elbits-hermes-900-wins-new-export-deal.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/03/366448/elbits-hermes-900-wins-new-export-deal.htmlElbit Systems has been awarded a $50 million contract to supply its Hermes 900 unmanned air system (UAS) to an undisclosed customer "in the Americas".Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/03/366450/super-tucano-wins-usaf-order-but-hawker-beechcraft-launches-challenge.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/01/03/366450/super-tucano-wins-usaf-order-but-hawker-beechcraft-launches-challenge.htmlA $355 million contract award by the US Air Force to prime contractor Sierra Nevada for 20 Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucanos on 30 December faces legal and political...Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:14:00 GMT