Tag Archives: Eurofighter

Typhoon – the best is yet to come

Concept artwork of a 'Eurofighter 2020' featuring AESA radar, thrust vectoring and CFTs - could this be the basis for a 'Super Typhoon' one day? (Eurofighter)

After missing out in India’s MMRCA contest, a combination of private funding, demanding export customers and high-level political backing means Eurofighter Typhoon is now set to unlock its true multi-role potential. Analysis

UPDATED – BAE + EADS – a strategic marriage made in heaven?

Happy ever after? a merged BAE/EADS would simplfy Eurofighter marketing. (Eurofighter)

Professor Keith Hayward, the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Head of Research offers commentary on the news of a possible merger between BAE Systems and EADS to create a new giant aerospace and defence industrial grouping.

Flight of the Meteor

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An update on MBDA’s new Meteor long range air-to-air missile, together with its new precision SPEAR weapon programme.

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Summary & Futures Day

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Analysis and summary of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July, including the Futures Day.

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 4 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the fourth and final trade day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 3 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the third day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 2 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the second day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 1 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the first day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Does the UK military aerospace industry have a future? Comment

Can a UCAV technology demostrator like Taranis help fill the gap? (BAE Systems)

Professor Keith Hayward, the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Head of Research offers his commentary on a recent Royal Aeronautical Society conference on the future of the UK’s defence aerospace sector.

Farnborough Air Show 2012 preview -UPDATED

The Blades in action.

An updated preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

European combat aircraft industry – on the brink?

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Is the European combat aircraft industry set for inevitable decline in the post-­Eurofighter, Rafale and Gripen era? Hard hitting analysis of a looming crisis.

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 4 and summary

Royal Malaysian Air Force MiG-29s are set to be replaced.

Highlights and summary from the last trade day of the Singapore Air Show 2012.

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 3

Business at the Singapore Air Show has continued to be brisk.

The second trade day of the Singapore Air Show saw new orders continue to flood in.

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 2

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A report on some of the highlights from the first trade day at this year’s Singapore Air Show 2012.

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 1

The 2012 Singapore Air Show began with the opening of the new Rolls-Royce Seletar facility.

The 2012 Singapore Air Show began with conferences on aerospace issues and the opening of a new Rolls-Royce facility.

Singapore Air Show 2012 preview

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A preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Singapore Air Show on 14-19 February 2012

Rafale wins MMRCA – analysis and industrial implications

Cheaper - but by how much? (Dassault).

Analysis – why the Rafale won India’s MMRCA defence contract, and the industrial implications for Europe’s fighter manufacturers.

Dubai Air Show Day 4 – highlights and summary -UPDATED

Business - but also a lot of show this year.

A report on the Day 4 aviation and aerospace news highlights from this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November – as well as wrap up thoughts. UPDATED

Dubai Air Show 2011 Day 2 highlights

ACJ and R-R

A report on the Day 2 aviation and aerospace news highlights from this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November.

Dubai Air Show 2011 Day 1 highlights

More 777s, please. (Boeing)

A report on the Day 1 aviation and aerospace news highlights from this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November.

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