Burlington and Hill AFB to get F-35As
Posted in Air Force on December 4th, 2013 – Be the first to commentVermont Air National Guard at Burlington International Airport will be the first National Guard unit to operate the F-35A.
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Last QF-4 delivered to USAF
Posted in Air Force on December 4th, 2013 – Be the first to commentThe last QF-4 target drone, 68-0599, was flown to the 82nd Aerial Target Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base on Nov. 19.
Vietnam approached India for BrahMos missile
Posted in Navy on December 4th, 2013 – Be the first to commentVietnam has approached India to buy the BrahMos missile. This is an urgent requirement after efforts to develop a missile by Russia and Vietnam stalled.
Lamborghini unveils new car on board Italian aircraft carrier
Posted in Navy on December 4th, 2013 – Be the first to commentLamborghini’s new Veneno Roadster was unveiled in Abu Dhabi on the flight deck of Italian aircraft carrier Cavour on Dec. 1.
Philippines purchase of KAI FA-50 hits roadblock
Posted in Air Force, Industry on December 3rd, 2013 – Be the first to commentNegotiations between Philippines and South Korea over the sale of 12 FA-50 jets have stalled over down payment and spare parts delivery schedule.
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Islamic militants attack air base in Nigeria
Posted in Air Force on December 3rd, 2013 – Be the first to commentA Nigerian air force base near Maiduguri city was attacked by Islamic militants, the raid destroyed two helicopters and three decommissioned military aircraft.
New Zealand orders Penguin Mk 2 Mod 7 anti-ship missile
Posted in Navy on December 3rd, 2013 – Be the first to commentNew Zealand has ordered the Penguin Mk 2 Mod 7 anti-ship missiles and associated equipment from
Kongsberg.
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I-400 submarine’s final resting place discovered
Posted in Heritage, Navy on December 3rd, 2013 – Be the first to commentResearchers at the University of Hawaii and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have discovered the final resting place of Japanese aircraft carrying submarine I-400.
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Northrop Grumman Bat UAV deployed to Afghanistan with SOCOM
Posted in UAV on December 2nd, 2013 – Be the first to commentGeorge Vardoulakis, Northrop Grumman vice president for medium-range tactical systems, revealed that his company’s Bat UAV was deployed to Afghanistan with U.S. Special Operations Command for detecting IEDs.
German auditors scrutinize NH90 deal
Posted in Air Force, Industry on December 2nd, 2013 – Be the first to commentGermany’s federal auditors have turn their attention into a deal to buy NH90 helicopters after discovering that only three percent savings were obtained after reducing the buy from 202 to 157 helicopters.
