The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and the National Reconnaissance Office are hosting a one-day-only viewing opportunity of the newly declassified HEXAGON (KH-9) satellite in the parking lot of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Day: September 17, 2011
Canada worried Sikorsky could cut corners on CH-148
Canada’s Defense Minister Peter MacKay was warned that Sikorsky might be tempted to cut corners on the CH-148 program in order to meet delivery deadlines.
Lockheed Martin offers podded AEW for RN Merlin
Lockheed Martin has revealed a podded AESA system mounted on the side of a Merlin helicopter to replace the Royal Navy’s Sea King ASaC7 helicopters.
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Belarus could take over India’s Su-30Ks
Russian newspaper Kommersant said Belarus is interested in buying the 18 Su-30Ks that India no longer want.
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Taiwan getting F-16/B upgrades only
A U.S. congressional source told AFP that the Obama administration was to brief lawmakers of its decision not to sell new F-16s to Taiwan. It will instead upgrade Taiwan’s F-16A/Bs.