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The article reports that Great Britain is preparing to re-enter the long range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare missions. The purchase of nine Boeing P8 Poseidons, announced in the 2015 Strategic Defense and Security Review, will help to address the growing threat from submarines and underwater warfare technologies against this island nation dependent on the high seas for its trade.

The article offers news briefs related to defense contracts from across the world. The Philippines may to order up to 12 more Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA50 light attack aircraft. The U.S. State Department will approve 1.7 billion dollars in Foreign Military Sales with Saudi Arabia. U.S. Army will investigate potential missions for Leonardo AW609 commercial tiltrotor.

The article offers information on the Paris Air Show in Paris, France in 2017 which will features the F-35 and its aerobatic prowess, Hurkus trainer from TAI, and the faceoff of T-X competitors. It says that the event reflects the future of the defense market globally and the uncertainty and increasing global competition. It adds that many countries are entering the global defense market such as India as the U.S. industry struggles to fight for the market.

The article reports the signing of a £123 million agreement in January 2017 by British prime minister Theresa May and Turkish prime minister Binali Yildirim with regard to the development of the Turkish fighter plane called TF­-X. Topics discussed include the plan of aerospace company BAE Systems to dispatch 120 engineers to Ankara, Turkey to work on the project and the development of avionics and active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar by the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).

The article provides information on doubling of Europe's Eastern Front by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Topics discussed include reinforcement of air policing measures and collaborative abilities, ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine and annexation of Crimea, and foreign policy for NATO aircraft flying.

The article reports that the U.S. Army is focused on the entry of the Airbus SAS Helicopters UH72 Lakota to the flight training role that will herald students for the front line and a new generation of rotorcraft. It states that whether training outweigh the costs of operating the helicopter. It offers information on the Bell’s singleengine TH67 Creek, airplane.

The article reflects on the takeover of Ukraine by Russian military forces and its impact on aerospace and airline industries. Topics discussed include direction given by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to its member nations to spend 20 percent of budget on new military equipment, presence of Russian combat troops in the region to provide train separatists and the launch of a public relation campaign in Moscow, Russia against sanctions imposed by the U.S.

The article reports that Great Britain's largest ever warship, the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed into a storm over Great Britain's ability to afford the capability and its 178 billion pounds defense equipment plan. The 65,000 ton, 280 meter long ship inched out of Scotland's Rosyth Dockyard carefully sliding under road and rail bridges criss-crossing the Firth of Forth, before heading out into the North Sea.

The article informs that Saudi Arabia and Ukraine have joined hands for the development of a new transport aircraft. It is noted that Saudi Arabia is expected to need as many as 100 of the airlifters during the next decade. It is noted that production lines will be established in Ukraine and Saudi Arabia, but the first batch of 20 aircraft destined for the kingdom will be built in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev.

The article previews the next generation high speed compound helicopter Rapid and Cost Effective Rotorcraft (Racer) from Airbus Helicopters Inc.

The article reports that aircraft manufacturer Airbus Group NV is working on A400M Atlas, a four engine turboprop military airlifter. The engine gearbox problems need to be resolved and negotiations with customers aim to reduce a heavy burden of penalties and damages for late delivery is progressing. The company is behind the curve on the development of tactical capabilities.

The article reports on the implications of creation of European Defense Fund to support industry and generate multinational capabilities. It is said that the move may be a gift for Europe’s aerospace and defense firms as it will help cofinance multinational acquisition programs for equipment. U.S. President Donald Trump had criticized European nations for not paying their way for defense.

The article reports that BAE Systems has emerged from the global economic downturn and the subsequent cuts in international defense spending in a relatively healthy state. It notes that BAE has major presence in Saudi Arabia and is likely to supply the last batch of the 72 Eurofighter Typhoons to the Saudis. It adds that BAE has kept a low profile but is highly regarded as one of the Pentagon's top suppliers in the U.S.

The article reports that Leonardo CEO Alessandro Profumo refocuses on U.S. market, targeting helicopter and trainer needs. It notes that Leonardo has managed to quietly withdraw from its unprofitable Russian joint venture, the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co., which designs and manufactures the Sukhoi Superjet, selling off its remaining 5.53% holding in the company in January 2017. It adds that Leonardo's infrared search and track technologies could also find their way onto more U.S. platforms.

The article provides information on Global 6000 business jet of Bombardier Aerospace including its arrival at Cambridge Airport in Great Britain. Topics discussed include extension of canoe fairing and electronic surveillance measure, semiconformal satellite communications antenna, and Saab SwingRole Surveillance System (SRSS).

The article provides information on business plan of Ampyx Power to utilize Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWES) in autonomous unmanned air vehicles. Topics discussed include prop-driven generators for transfer of electricity, technological advancements in automated systems, and European Aviation Safety Agency.

The article focuses on the deployment of the F-35, combat aircraft in Great Britain that help in improving the experience of the U.S. Air Force. It mentions that the U.S. Defense Department revealed that the aircraft will cross the Atlantic in April 2017. It mentions that the deployment is focused on training, not on contigency operations.

The article offers information on the Sea Venom, lightweight anti-ship missile from Mbda Missile Systems.

The article focuses on the restructuring of the U.S. Army. It mentions that the commanders are confident that alteration make aviation more stronger. It offers information on the Aviation Restructuring Initiative (ARI) for the industry. It mentions that the ARI restructuring process is 90 percent complete and will finish by 2019.

The article reports on Saab Group's launch of the Gripen E prototype 39-8 jet fighter plane in May 2016 in Sweden. Topics covered include the Swedish air force officials' upgrading of the older model of the fighter plane with the MS20 configuration, the integration of the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, target markets for Gripen and the company's plan to maintain production of Gripen into the 2020s.

The article reports on the Turkey's efforts aiming to become a major defense exporter. Topics discussed include figures released by Turkey's Exporters Council regarding amounts earned by the country through defense exports, development of wheeled and tracked armored personnel carriers by the joint venture of defense manufacturing company Nurol Holding and British aerospace company BAE Systems PLC and production of F-16 Fighting Falcons by Turkish Aerospace Industries.

The article focuses on Norway's partnership with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS, a defense and aerospace systems manufacturer for developing Joint Strike Fighter (F-35) military aircrafts. It states that several other defense services companies including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Corp. and Marvin Group will also be involved in the project for developing several parts of the aircraft and mentions that the project is expected to contribute five billion dollars to Norwegian economy.

The article reports on Great Britain's start of countdown toward the return of the carrier strike capability in 2020. Topics discussed include the HMS Queen Elizabeth's introduction into service and its sister ship HMS Prince of Wales, the importance of these ships in giving Great Britain 4.5 acres of sovereign territory, and the ships' design to work in coalition operations. Also mentioned is the plan for the ship to operate safely with more than six landing spots.

The article examines the marketing of the AW189, Bell 525 and EC175 helicopters by the aerospace and helicopter industries firms AgustaWestland, Airbus and Bell. The introduction of all three helicopters in 2014 is examined as the creation of a new super-medium class of helicopters tailored to the needs of offshore oil and gas industry service companies.

The article examines the impact of a bribery scandal in India on the finances of helicopter industry frim AgustaWestland and its parent company defense industries firm Finmeccanica. India's cancellation of a contract for the AW101 helicopter of AgustaWestland due to accusations it obtained it through bribery is contrasted with a statement by an Indian public officer that the cancellation should not affect other contracts with Finmeccanica.

The article focuses on the failure of the European airline in which presents the biggest shock of Thomas Cook. It mentions that Great Britain's' more passengers were stranded overseas when Thomas Cook ceased operations more than twice the number stranded by Monarch Airline's failure two years earlier from now 2019; and also mentions that Thomas Cook Airlines operated a fleet of 34 aircraft, consisting of 27 Airbus A321-200s and seven A330-200s.

The article offers information about the drone aircraft Wing Loong II from Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corp.

The article presents information the development of the Q01 high-wing piston-engine composite monoplane by Qatar, in partnership with Reiner Stemme Utility Air Systems, for aerial protection and surveillance of its borders and infrastructures. It discusses the endurance of Q01 monoplane, the first flight of the first prototype Q01 and the signing of contracts for the Q01 fleet.

The article focuses on the attempt by Latin American countries to modernize their armed forces. Topics covered include their preparation for greater cooperation both regionally and internationally, the financial issues that are hampering the modernization, and their aim of having multiple-mission aircraft capable of carrying victims of disasters and transporting troops onto the battlefield.

The article offers information on the AW609 tiltrotor from AgustaWestland.

The article offers information on several military helicopters including the X4 from Airbus Helicopters, Model 525 Relentless from Bell, and the KC630 from Composite Helicopters International.

The article focuses on competition between Europe's and Middle East's fighter plane manufacturers. Topics discussed include order for export of Dassault Rafale aircraft from Egypt, approval given for export of the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft in Middle East, and Swedish government policy on arms sales to the Middle East. Other topics include prospects for sale of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft in Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The article reports on developments in the helicopter segment of the defense industry as of December 2014. Topics include the effect of the rapid decline in oil prices on the number of aircraft needed in the offshore oil and gas market, the lack of new generation of intermediate heavy helicopters in the civil rotary-wing market, and U.S. spending power's continued domination of the military helicopter realm.

The article reports on the delivery of Airbus Helicopters first pair of EC175 super-medium helicopters to Belgian oil and gas operator Noordzee Helikopter Vlaanderen (NHV). Topics include NHV's plan to use the EC175s to support a client off the coast of the Netherlands, the challenge posed by ongoing economic crisis in Russia to the EC175s ordered by Russian operator Utair, and French operator Heli-Union's plan to take delivery of its first EC175 in the first quarter of 2015.

The article discusses the problems concerning the equipment readiness of the military force of Germany in 2014. Topics covered include the poor state of German helicopters and the trouble regarding the availability of the aircraft. Also mentioned is the call of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to its member states to boost their defense budgets as well as decrease their spending to satisfy the group's gross domestic product (GDP) requirement.

The article offers an overview of a report released by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) concerning the shift in the location where the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370) is being looked at the southern part of Indian Ocean. Topics covered include the details of the new findings of satellite operator Inmarsat. Also mentioned is the demand to make aircraft tracking and satellite data publicly available after seven months of the search for the aircraft's wreckage.

The article discusses expected impacts of F-35 Joint Program Norwegian government with the U.S. government citing that it may lead to 20 percent increase in operational cost of military fleet. It states that the F-35 project is one of the most expensive defense project of the country and mentions that the it is supposed to improve the defense capabilities of the country such as long-range airstrikes. It cites that the project will introduce Kongsberg. Joint Strike Missile.

The article offers defense industries news briefs as of April 6-13, 2017. Topics include Sikorsky's CH-53K King Stallion to meet upcoming German requirement for a heavy-lift helicopter, India to buy 100 Barak-I surface-to-air missiles (SAM) from Israel, and no interest of Malaysia to buy the Dassault Rafale.

The article discusses the shortage of pilots in the U.S. Air Force as the experienced aviators are leaving the force in large numbers. It mentions that Air Force is reexamine training and operational regimes to curb the problem. It mentions that Air Force is short 720 fighter pilots. Maj. Gen. Scott Vander Hammamm, has termed the situation as national crisis. It mentions that Air Force is thinking over to use surrogate or companion training aircraft instead of front-line aircraft.

The article offers defense news briefs including Japan pondering over enhancing its strike capability by acquiring the anti-ballistic missile system and other weapons to counter North Korea, France and Great Britain launching new cruise missile program and Finland announcing to replace its Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighters.

The article offers information on the decision of Great Britain to leave the European Union (EU) resulting in need for several European airlines to make fundamental changes to their business models and corporate structures. It presents the views of EasyJet Chief Executive Carolyn McCall on the decision. It also discusses the effect of Brexit on the airlines and air traffic control organizations in Europe.

The article reports a partnership between Japan and Great Britain for manufacturing fighter planes, as of March 2017. It states that the project involves aerospace company BAE Systems and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), and mentions that Japan requires replacement of MHI F-2 aircraft by 2030. It notes that Britain has focused on building focused on unmanned aircraft, and cites possible challenges to the partnership created by France.

The article focuses on views of Italy's air chief General Enzo Vecciarelli on the joint military operations, referencing an interview with the chief, as of March 2017. It states that Vecciarelli objective is to transform the country's air force and prepare it for new platforms and uncertain threats, and mentions that the economic crises in the country has adversely affected the air force. It notes introduction of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter by the Air Force.

The article offers defense industry news briefs from across the world, as of March 2017. Lockheed Martin has been negotiating with the U.S. Department of Defense for sale of F-35 aircrafts. Italian government has named banker Alessandro Profumo to lead aerospace and defense group Leonardo. The French government is making efforts to sell Dassault's Rafale aircraft to Malaysia.

The article reports on re-entry of helicopter operators CHC in market after bankruptcy protection conditions with reorganization approaches. Topics discussed include involvement of the firm in provision of recapitalization services along with leasing processes; consideration of several helicopters incorporation in its fleet such as the Sikorsky S-92; and views of the firm's chief executive officer (CEO) Karl Fessenden on same.

The article reports on consideration of approaches by Leonardo for improvement of medium and light aircrafts with management of its rotorcraft positions. Topics discussed include adoption of several services by the firm for the AW139 medium twin-engine helicopter; description of development services for the H160 helicopter from Airbus; and views of the firm's chief executive officer (CEO) Daniele Romiti on same.

The article reports on the proposed use of big data collected by helicopter health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) in Gulf of Mexico for to assisting pilots in real time, as of March 2017. It states that the proposal has been made by Sikorsky, offshore operator Petroleum Helicopters Inc. (PHi) and Metro Aviation, and mentions that the data can be passed back to engineers on the ground.

The article discusses technical implications of the crash of a vintage Hawker Hunter jet fighter at the Shoreham Airshow in New York in 2015, referencing a report into the accident by Air Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) of Great Britain, as of March 2017. It states that the pilot Andrew Hill, who managed to survive, began display lower than authorized, and power setting and speed also were too low for maneuver flown.

The article offers information on the FC-X, a New Medium Twin-size aircraft launched by Bell Helicopter chief executive Mitch Snyder at the Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas, as of March 2017, and notes other aircrafts being developed by Bell like Bell X-5 variable-swept fixed-wing jet.

The article reports that United Arab Emirates (UAE) is no stranger to cooperation with Russia to support the fighter development program. It mentions that UAE also signed a letter of intent to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighters, a shake-up that could give Russia's defense industry which may alter the balance of power. It presents views of Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov on the military-industrial cooperation with UAE.