SP's MAI July 16-31, 2011 - Aerospace Updates
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New Delhi clears French Mirage upgrade
By Vishal ThaparIndia’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on July 13 finally approved the upgrade of 51 Indian Air Force Mirage (IAF) 2000 fighters at a cost of $ 41 m apiece.
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WAC commanders focus on mission accomplishmentThe Commanders’ Conference of Western Air Command (WAC) was inaugurated by Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik. The conference
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Lockheed Martin delivers first F-35 production jet for training to Eglin AFBThe first Lockheed Martin production model F-35 Lightning II to be assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing has arrived at Eglin AFB.
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Alenia Aeronautica to maintain NATO’s E-3A AWACS fleetAlenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has recently renewed the contract with International Aerospace Management Company (IAMCO)
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Boeing EA-18G Growlers complete first combat deploymentBoeing EA-18G Growlers operated by US Navy electronic attack squadron VAQ-132 safely returned to their home base at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, on July 9
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Thales unveils industry-first augmented reality on TopOwlThales has introduced its high-performance TopOwl helmet mounted sight display (HMSD) featuring augmented reality
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Gripen operational in ThailandDuring a ceremony on July 8, 2011 the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) officially declared its new air defence system consisting of the Gripen fighter and Saab 340 Erieye AEW operational.
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Sikorsky delivers 300th Black Hawk to US ArmySikorsky Aircraft announced the delivery of the 300th UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter to the US Army.
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Drones don’t allow hit-and-runIf you use drones you must confirm and report who they killed, says legal team.
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India to acquire MQ-4C UAVsNorthrop Grumman has responded to a request for information (RFI) issued by the Indian Government
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nEUROn UCAV in final stages of assemblyThe final assembly of Dassault nEUROn unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator is in full swing at Istres, France.
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Innocon’s MicroFalcon completes multi UAV test flightsInnocon’s MicroFalcon mini-UAS has completed flight testing with the multi-UAV configuration.
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Global Hawk completes multi-intelligence sensor flightThe newest Northrop Grumman Corporation built RQ-4 Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft completed the first of many production acceptance flights...
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Selex Galileo radar selected for Hermes UAVElbit Systems has selected the Selex Galileo Gabbiano radar to equip its Hermes UAVs, Selex Galileo has announced.
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US drones enter SomaliaSomalia becomes the sixth country where the US has deployed drones in its pilotless war campaign against terrorists.
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Northrop Grumman to provide navigation equipment for MAFINorthrop Grumman Corporation’s Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems is providing a range of navigation equipment including instrument landing systems (ILS) and...
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UK orders 62 AW159AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, showcased its first production AW159 helicopter at the Paris Air Show recently.
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Wipro agreement with Spanish firmWipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIE) recently signed an agreement with Spanish firm Compania Espanola De Sistemas Aeronauticos (CESA) for manufacturing of precision engineered components for the aerospace and defence sector.
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Airbus Military and PT Dirgantara Indonesia sign strategic agreementAirbus Military has concluded a strategic collaboration agreement with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) under which it will assist with the revitalisation of the Indonesian national aerospace industry.
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AAI to work on UAV payloadsAAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems is exploring on the payload capacities of UAVs. It has entered into a five-year research and development deal with the US Army to explore what “payloads,” such as cameras or radar systems
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Boeing, Northrop Grumman to help US Navy study options for UCLASSThe US Navy will gain insight into the technical risks, challenges and operational benefits of developing a new fleet of unmanned carrier-launched surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft...
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Indian students participate in UAV competitionA five-member student team from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bangalore, has for the first time in India developed an UAV with an autopilot system.