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Indian Air Force receives first Dassault Rafale
By Khalem Chapman
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially received its first Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters, which were handed over during a ceremony held on October 8, a date that neatly coincided with the 87th anniversary of the air arm's formation.
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US Navy receives final two C-40A Clippers
By Khalem Chapman
The US Navy has received its final two Boeing C-40A Clipper logistical support aircraft. Delivery of these aircraft – a military derivative of the Boeing 737-700C – took place on September 26.
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Indonesia seeks F-16V acquisition
By Khalem Chapman
The Indonesian Air Force has announced plans to acquire at least two squadrons worth of US-made Lockheed Martin F-16V (Block 70/72) Fighting Falcons and Russian-manufactured Sukhoi Su-35s under its 2020-2024 strategic plan, according to local media sources.
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RAF takes ownership of first Poseidon MRA1
By Khalem Chapman
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has officially taken delivery of its first Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft, following a handover ceremony at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington.
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Royal Thai Navy selects CAMCOPTER S-100 for ISR role
By Khalem Chapman
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has selected Schiebel Group's CAMCOPTER S-100 to provide an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) role across land and sea environments.
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Italy's Guardia di Finanza orders more ATR 72MPs
By Khalem Chapman
Italy's Guardia di Finanza has ordered a further three ATR 72MP maritime patrol aircraft for dedicated surveillance duties.
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First Basic Flying Training course on Texan T1
By Dave Allport
THE FIRST Basic Flying Training (BFT) course using the new T-6C Texan T1 has begun at RAF Valley, Wales. The beginning of the syllabus was announced by the base on September 19, which said that it had started that week.
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Japan seeks F-15J 'Super Interceptor' upgrade
By Khalem Chapman
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for the modernisation and upgrade of up to 98 Mitsubishi F-15J Eagle air superiority fighters, under an effort that will produce Japanese Super Interceptors (JSI).
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Airbus unveils secretive LOUT UAV
By Khalem Chapman
Airbus Defence and Space has unveiled its Low Observable UAV Testbed (LOUT), a secretive programme which has been in development since 2007.
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MV-22 upgrade, maintenance contract awarded to Bell-Boeing
By Khalem Chapman
Bell-Boeing awarded a contract to provide upgrades and maintenance on US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22B Osprey tiltrotors.
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Canadian SAR aircraft rolled out
By Thomas Newdick
AIRBUS MILITARY ROLLED out the first CC-295 Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) from the paint hangar at its facility in Seville, Spain, on October 8.
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Latest Norwegian Lightning IIs
By Thomas Newdick
THE ROYAL NORWEGIAN Air Force welcomed three additional F-35As to Ørland Main Air Station on September 12.
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Roulettes fly first PC-21 display
By Thomas Newdick
THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN Air Force’s (RAAF’s) Roulettes aerobatic display team conducted its first public display since transitioning from the Pilatus PC-9/A to the more capable PC-21 at RAAF Base Point Cook in Melbourne on October 3.
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ANALYSIS: Sikorsky unveils Raider X as FARA race gains pace
By Khalem Chapman
Sikorsky has officially unveiled its candidate for the US Army's Future Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme, the 'Raider X.' Over recent weeks, the FARA race has been prominent in aviation development news and Khalem Chapman explores the competition following Raider X's announcement.
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Last A330 MRTT for Singapore
The sixth and last Airbus A330 MRTT (multi-role tanker-transport)...