The Indian Air Force is training two women helicopter pilots for combat operations. Both are learning to fly the Mi-8.
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Month: October 2012
Lockheed Martin to split electronic systems business
Lockheed Martin is splitting its electronic systems division into two separate units. The move would save $50 million and eliminate 200 jobs.
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France to honor RoCAF pilot
French Air Force has awarded a flying medal to Lt. Col. Wang Tung-yi posthumously.
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US, South Korea agree on longer range missiles
South Korea said it agreed with the U.S. to extend the range of its ballistic missiles from 300 km to 800 km.
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Sudanese An-12 crashed
A Sudanese military An-12 crashed near the capital Khartoum on Sunday killing 13 people on board.
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