A new player: Airbus military makes its move into transport with the A400M
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Airbus Military Company is the new player in the military transport market where the multinational consortium launched its four-engine, turboprop A400M in May 2003 on the strength of requirements for 180 aircraft. The A400M, sized between the C-130 and C-17 is expected to come in the market in 2008 and enter service near the end of 2009.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2005
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Nexter Systems' Icone+ enhances battle management from platform to battalion
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Nexter Systems introduced Icone+, its new addition in the series of battle management system (BMS) solutions, designed to provide BMS facilities from platform to battalion level. It is designed for narrower usage aboard tanks and other armoured vehicles and an advanced version of the Icone BMS is set aboard French Army Leclerc tanks.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2007
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Long time coming: A400M proceeds towards first flight
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The Airbus Military A400M medium-lift transport aircraft completed all its pre-flight contractual milestones after 30 years of its conception in 1980s by the British, French and German governments. It is gearing up for its first flight, set for the third quarter of 2008.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2007
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