The U.S. Navy is so pleased with the performance of the Fire Scout in Afghanistan that it has extended its stay there till October 2012.
Month: November 2011
Russian Air Force on verge of signing up for 65 Yak-130s
Head of Russian Air Force, Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin, said on Tuesday that his service will sign a contract with Irkut for 65 Yak-130 jet trainers within the next two weeks.
Iraq without fighter cover for two-years
Maj. Gen. Russell Handy, commander of the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Iraq, told Stars and Stripes that Iraq will be left with no fighter cover when U.S. forces depart next month.
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NH-90 TTH development completed
The NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) variant’s development has been completed.
First batch of Mi-17V-5 helicopters delivered to India
The first batch of Mi-17V-5 helicopters ordered by India has been delivered.