Ajai Shukla reported that the Gripen was rejected by the Indian Air Force due to doubts that the fighter can be delivered with an AESA radar.
Day: April 29, 2011
HAL’s IJT crashed
An Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) crashed in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. A picture of the crash site is in the source.
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French Air Force takes over Baltic air-policing mission
The French Air Force has taken over the role of patrolling Baltic airspace from the Luftwaffe on April 28.
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Philippine Air Force S.211 crashed
A Philippine Air Force S.211 jet trainer crashed yesterday afternoon near a beach resort in Bagac, Bataan. The pilot was killed while the other crew member is seriously injured. Hit the source for a picture of the crash site.
Lockheed Martin gets new C-130J contract from Israel
Israel has decided to buy two C-130Js from Lockheed Martin. The new aircraft will be delivered in late 2013 and late 2014 respectively.