India’s comptroller and auditor general (CAG) questioned why the government changed the requirements for VVIP helicopters so that AgustaWestland can compete with the AW101.
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Category: Industry
U.S. AFRL looking at ways to improve radar performance in challenging conditions
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has approached the industry for ways to improve radar detection, tracking, imaging, and classification/identification of targets within contested and challenging environments.
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Boeing to make decision on C-17 line later this year
Boeing’s chief financial officer said Wednesday that his company will later this year make a decision whether to slow, or even stop, manufacturing the C-17.
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First operational P-8A squadron prepares for live AGM-84D firing
The U.S. Navy’s first operational P-8A squadron VP-16 has been quietly preparing itself for its first AGM-84D live firing later this fall.
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F-15SE close to matching F-X III price ceiling
According to Korea Times, Boeing’s F-15SE is reportedly being closest to the ceiling price set by South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration for the FX III fighter competition.
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