JSF decision time
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Boeing and Lockheed Martin completed the Concept Demonstration Phase (CDP) of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme between late June and early July 2001 by successfully performing the final test flights of their respective Concept Demonstrator Aircraft (CDA), the X-32 and X-35 in the STOVL configuration. US authorities have evaluated the results of the CDP and a decision would be announced by mid/late-October that would permanently change the global fighter aircraft industry.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2001
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FTA showdown: a divided Europe looks for a military transport aircraft
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European nations agree that they need a new-generation military transport aircraft but disagree on how to finance the program called Future Transport Aircraft (FTA). FTA is envisioned as a dedicated military airlifter with advanced turboprop engines and has a huge payload of 25 tons at 2.5g. Leading candidates are the Airbus A400M, the Boeing C-17, the Lockheed Martin C-130J and the MTA An-7X.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 1999
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European defence: a step forward and two backward
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Issues concerning the attempts to appoint Gen. Mario Arpino as Chairman of the European Military Committee are presented.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2001
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