The head of German satellite firm OHB Technology was alleged to have told U.S. diplomats that the Galileo satellite navigation system was a ‘stupid idea’ championed by the French for their military purpose.
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Day: January 14, 2011
Hungary to upgrade Mi-17 helicopters for Afghan use
Hungary will upgrade at least two or three Mi-17 helicopters for deployment to Afghanistan.
Northrop Grumman’s Hunter Reaches 100,000 Flight Hours Operational Milestone
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), in use with the U.S. Army since 1996, recently surpassed 100,000 flight hours in service, more than 72,000 of which were flown in combat.
F-35B bulkhead to be redesigned
Lockheed Martin and the USMC has confirmed that the bulkhead on the F-35B where the main landing gear meet the airframe has been redesigned.
Taiwan F-16 upgrade package to be announced after Hu’s visit
The Obama administration will announced an upgrade package for Taiwan’s F-16A/B fighters after Chinese President Hu Jingtao’s visit.