A SM-3 Block IB interceptor was successfully flight-tested from USS Lake Erie May 9. The interception was also made possible by the Aegis BMD 4.0.1.
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Day: May 10, 2012
Peru looks set to be new customer for KAI KT-1
KAI is expected to break into the South American market for its KT-1 single-engine turboprop trainer with a pending deal to Peru.
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Fixes found for F-35 helmet
Lag and jitter issues with the F-35’s helmet could be eliminated by hardware and software solutions. A “micro-inertial measurement unit” is expected to fix the jitter.
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A400M makes first refuelling contacts with A330 MRTT
An Airbus Military A400M has successfully performed simulated refueling contacts with an Airbus Military A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport from the Royal Air Force.
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Australia buying 10 C-27Js
Australia announced that it will be buying 10 Alenia C-27Js at a cost of $1.4 billion. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2015.
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