Adour engines for nEUROn UCAV demonstrator program
Posted on: Mon Oct 16th, 2006 | shephard.co.uk

Dassault Aviation, main contractor of the nEUROn European UCAV demonstrator program, has ordered two Adour Mk 951, and associate support, from Rolls Royce and Turbomeca (SAFRAN Group), through their joint venture RRTM. The choice of this engine has been made in accordance with the stated principle o...

Czech Gripen almost shoots down Swedish civilian aircraft
Posted on: Mon Oct 16th, 2006 | thelocal.se

A Swedish civilian aircraft was almost hit by a shot from a Czech Jas fighter plane near the Vidsel base in Norbotten, northern Sweden, it has been revealed.

German Government Decision On EADS Strategy Shortly - Official
Posted on: Mon Oct 16th, 2006 | money.aol.com

BERLIN -(Dow Jones)- The German government aims to presentits strategy for the country's interests in European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. (5730.FR), or EADS,within the next few days, a spokesman said Monday.

India to buy 80 copters from Russia
Posted on: Mon Oct 16th, 2006 | hindu.com

New Delhi, Oct. 16 (Xinhua): The Indian Air Force (IAF) will buy 80 medium lift multi-role Mi-17 1V helicopters from Russia, Indo-Asian News Service reported Sunday.