The Indian Navy will commission INAS 343 operating IAI Searcher and Heron UAVs on the coastal city of Porbandar on Jan. 17.
Month: January 2011
Australia’s intelligence said China could overestimate its military might
Assessments by Australia’s intelligence agencies in 2006 found that China could overestimate its military might and spark conflict.
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Italy upgrades another batch of Tornados
Italy is paying €96 million to Panavia to begin upgrading 25 more Tornado fighter bombers to the latest Ret 8 configuration.
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Preparations underway for major event in Chengdu today
Pictures from the frontline in Chengdu today show tables, chairs and red carpets at No. 132 aircraft plant this morning. Unconfirmed reports say ZUUU has been notified of a major military exercise between 1300-1500hrs.
U.S. to develop new long-range, nuclear-capable penetrating bomber
Perhaps the most important announcement by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates yesterday is the start of a new program to develop an optionally-manned nuclear-capable penetrating bomber for the USAF.