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Russian radio-electronics firm Radio-Electronic Technologies Concern (KRET) announced that a batch of Mi-8MTPR1 helicopters mounted with the new Richag-AV radar and sonar jamming system has been delivered to the military.
“Russian Air Force Mil Mi-8MTV-5 Beltyukov-1” by Alex Beltyukov – http://www.airliners.net/photo/Russia—Air/Mil-Mi-8MTV-5/2106399/L/. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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The second S-97 Raider is undergoing final assembly at the company’s Development Flight Center.
Photo: Steven Kaeter
Speaking at a subcommittee of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Air Force acquisition chief William LaPlante said his service had learn from past mistakes and would likely also adopt a “cost-plus” type contract for the development phase of the new bomber.
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Germany has decided that it will buy 18 NH90 NFH helicopters to replace the Navy’s Westland Sea King 41 fleet.
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“NH-90 NATO Frigate Helikopter (NFH). 175” by Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden – NH-90 NATO Frigate Helikopter (NFH). N 175
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RIA Novosti reported that Russian Su-24 fighter-bombers and Su-30SM fighters have been carrying out mock attacks on NATO warships currently in Black Sea.
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“MAKS Airshow 2013 (Ramenskoye Airport, Russia) (526-29)” by Vitaly V. Kuzmin – http://vitalykuzmin.net/?q=node/526. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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