Russian Su-27 pilots demonstrate a scramble at Belbek airfield in Crimea.
Day: February 14, 2016
Belgium expect to issue RFP to replace F-16A/B fleet during summer
Flight Global says Belgium will issue a request for proposals (RFP) this summer for a replacement of its F-16A/B fleet. The new fighter will have to be in service by 2025.
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By Gerard van der Schaaf (FA-72) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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INS Viraat on final voyage
The Indian Navy’s oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat is on her final voyage before its retirement. The ship arrived at Paradip port in Odisha on Feb. 12.
Photo: Indian Navy
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U.S. Army wants to arm Stryker with 30mm cannon for air defense duties
The U.S. Army plans to upgun its Stryker 8×8 armored vehicles with a 30mm automatic cannon and the weapon will come with air-bust shells to act as an anti-aircraft platform.
By Sgt. Thomas Johnson (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1727359) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Lockheed Martin to perform mid-life upgrade of Hellenic Navy P-3B
The U.S. Navy has given Lockheed Martin a $141 million contract to perform a mid-life upgrade of Greece’s P-3B fleet.
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By Rob Schleiffert from Holland (P-3B Greek Navy) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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