Philippine Defense Undersecretary Fernando Manalo has confirmed that AgustaWestland was awarded a contract to supply eight AW109 light attack helicopters last month.
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Iraq press U.S. to accelerate delivery of F-16s
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki will ask U.S. President Obama to accelerate the delivery of F-16s and drones when both meet next week.
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Engine manufacturers eye U.S. Army re-engine program
Engine manufacturers are confident that the U.S. Army will re-engine its AH-64 and UH-60 helicopters and are testing new 3,000-shp. turboshaft engines.
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Taranis has flown
The BAE Systems Taranis UCAV demonstrator has flown, according to documentation given to a British government inquiry committee.
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KAI proposed smaller KF-X to Seoul
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has proposed a smaller single-engine jet for South Korea’s KF-X fighter program.
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