The Pentagon’s latest report on China’s military say Varyag will join the fleet this year to support helicopters initially.
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Day: May 19, 2012
RCAF reactivates 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
The Royal Canadian Air Force has reactivated 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron that will fly the service’s new CH-47F helicopter.
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U.S. House of Representatives authorized sale of 66 F-16s to Taiwan
The U.S. House of Representatives has authorize the sale of 66 F-16s to Taiwan as part of the 2013 National Defense Authorization act.
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New Saudi Hawk order could include PC-21
BAE Systems could package 55 PC-21s to go along with its Hawk trainers in a deal with Saudi Arabia.
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ATAC Hawker Hunter crashed
A Hawker Hunter from Airborne Tactical Advantage Co. crashed while returning to land at Naval Base Ventura County on Friday.
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