The U.S. Air Force is interested in arming its next-generation fighter with a high-powered laser weapon, according to a RFI document.
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Category: Industry
Bell CEO: disaster relief in the Philippines illustrated the capabilities of V-22
John Garrison, president and chief executive of Bell Helicopter, said the use of MV-22 to provide disaster relief in the Philippines illustrated the capabilities of the aircraft.
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Luftwaffe orders Saab self-protection equipment for its Tornado
Saab has received three orders from Luftwaffe to equip its Tornado fleet with the BOZ-101 EC podded self-protection system.
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Boeing selects Bombardier Challenger for P-8 based Maritime Surveillance capability
The Bombardier Challenger business jet will be converted into a maritime patrol aircraft with avionics from the P-8A by Boeing.
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Hammerhead UAV flew for first time
The Piaggio Aero P.1HH Hammerhead UAV has flown for the first time on Nov. 14.
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