U.S. President Barack Obama has decided to loosen arms sanctions of C-130 aircraft to China in order for the aircraft to be used to fight oil spills in China.
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Month: October 2010
Bell building re engined OH-58D demonstrator
Bell’s Xworx has started to modify a 206B1 JetRanger to demonstrate the viability of upgrading the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior’s engine to boost its performance.
Philippines could buy ex-Tunisian C-130
A former Tunisia Air Force C-130 could be bought by the Philippine Air Force for $40.2 million.
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Italian Navy AW-101s in Afghanistan
Three Italian Navy AW-101 helicopters will arrive in Afghanistan this week to a 12-month mission.
Taiwan to build indigenous UAV rather than buy Global Hawk
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Kao Hua-chu told lawmakers that the island is building an indigenous UAV rather than opting for the Global Hawk.
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