The F/A-18 Super Hornet in the U.S. Navy now carries only the centerline refueling pod and 14,000 pounds of fuel to refuel aircraft returning from their mission.
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Month: February 2013
Indian Army signs deal for 20 Cheetal helicopters
The Indian Army has given Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. a $77.18 million contract for 20 Cheetah helicopters.
[thumb]http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/army-hal-sign-rs-300-cr-deal-for-20-cheetal-chopp_830698.html[/thumb]
Liaoning left Dalian for home port in Qingdao
China’s first aircraft carrier Liaoning has left Dalian and is heading for it’s home port in Qingdao’s Jiaodong naval base.
[thumb]http://english.cri.cn/6909/2013/02/26/189s750682.htm[/thumb]
Chinese hackers target EADS
Last year, a cyber attack by Chinese hackers on European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) was so serious that the management reported the incident to the German government.
[thumb]http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/digital-spying-burdens-german-relations-with-beijing-a-885444.html[/thumb]
Two Su-30MK2s delivered to Indonesia
The first two of six Su-30MK2s ordered by Indonesia were delivered to Sultan Hasanuddin Air Force Base in Makassa on Feb. 15.
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