Former MiG test pilot Pyotr Ostapenko has passed away at the age of 83. He was involved in testing the MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-25, MiG-27, MiG-29 and MiG-31.
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Day: April 10, 2012
B-1 prepares for new role in Pacific
Joe Pappalardo from Popular Mechanics looks at how the B-1 bomber can be employed in a maritime strike role in the Pacific.
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Lockheed Martin to upgrade MH-60R/S cockpits
The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.05 billion, five-year contract to provide more than 200 digital cockpits and integrated mission systems and sensors for the U.S. Navy MH-60R and MH-60S helicopters.
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Iran deploying new indigenous radar
Iran claims that a new indigenous radar, dubbed Thamen, will soon enter service in coming days.
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MacKay says accounting to blame for F-35’s $10 billion price gap
Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay says the $10 billion gap for buying the F-35 comes down to accounting differences.
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