September 2012 - Page 8 of 45

X-37B ready for space flight next month

Posted on September 25, 2012 by alert5

The first X-37B is ready to head back to space from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station next month.
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Northrop Grumman completes all field installations of new B-2 radar

Posted on September 25, 2012September 25, 2012 by alert5

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed – ahead of schedule – all field installations of a new radar system for the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of B-2 stealth bombers.
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Official news: PLAN takes delivery of aircraft carrier

Posted on September 25, 2012 by alert5

Xinhua news on the delivery of Varyag to the Chinese navy on Sept. 23.

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Photo: First fire truck on board Varyag, looks similar to A/S32P-25

Posted on September 24, 2012 by alert5

Malaysia considering an offer to lease Gripens

Posted on September 24, 2012 by alert5

RMAF chief Tan Sri Rodzali Daud said he has not ruled out the Gripen from the MRCA contest and is considering an offer from Sweden to lease up to 18 jets.

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