Russia’s Yakovlev 130M has made its maiden flight with new sensors, weapons and systems designed to expand its role from advanced jet trainer to light combat aircraft.
Yak130M 1st Flight Tests Trainer for Combat Role
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MQ-9B Completes First AEW Test Flight
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Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have completed the first flight of an MQ-9B unmanned aircraft fitted with LoyalEye airborne early warning radar pods. The trial marks the beginning of a test programme leading to a full capability demonstration later this year.
Fraunhofer Develops Acoustic Drone-Detection System
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Fraunhofer IDMT has developed an acoustic drone-detection system capable of identifying and locating unmanned aerial vehicles even when they are obscured by terrain or structures. Designed to integrate with radar, optical and lidar sensors, the system provides 360-degree coverage with low energy consumption and autonomous operation.
Germany Orders 20 New Eurofighters
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Germany has ordered 20 new Eurofighter aircraft from Airbus to strengthen its Air Force capabilities. The fighters will feature upgraded radar and electronic warfare systems and will be delivered between 2031 and 2034 as part of Europe’s joint defence programme. The new aircraft will serve as a technological bridge to the Future Combat Air System, which is expected to enter service from 2040.
Navy issues RFI for 57 carrier fighters
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The Indian Navy has issued a Request For Information (RFI) for 57 Multi-Role Carrier Borne Fighters (MRCBF) with the ability to operate from both STOBAR and CATOBAR aircraft carriers.
Saab adds GaN AESA co-dev to Make in India Gripen pitch
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Saab has offered its cutting-edge Gallium Nitride AESA radar technology if India decides to produce the Gripen fighter aircraft for the IAF.
Lockheed Martin to pitch F-16 line transfer to India
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Lockheed Martin is offering to transfer its F-16 assembly line to India with officials proposing the idea to the Indian government in April.
Light Combat Aircraft: Need for course correction II
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Air Marshal M Matheshwaran analyzes exactly why the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft will never fully meet the ASR and cannot become the IAF ‘s frontline fighter in the Lo segment.
Light Combat Aircraft: Need for course correction I
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Air Marshal M Matheswaran (retired) goes back in history to examine the reasons why the Light Combat Aircraft project has failed to meet expectations.
Navy issues medium range aircraft tender
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The Acceptance Of Necessity (AON) was cleared by the Defense Acquisitions Council (DAC) in February, 2012 and at the time, the order was estimated to be worth around USD 1 billion.
Raytheon’s offering at Aero India
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US defense systems manufacturer Raytheon plans to exhibit a wide range of products and programs in the areas of Intelligence, Surveillance And Reconnaissance (ISR), Command, Control And Communications (C3), integrated air & missile defense, missile systems, radar and homeland security (including coastal/maritime security), at Aero India 2011 in Bangalore next week.
