The Pakistani army says its indigenous UAV had carried out an air strike for the first time, killing three militants. The strike was in the North Waziristan tribal region.
Month: September 2015
50th anniversary of the Bell Model 209
Sept. 7 was the 50th anniversary of the first Bell Model 209 flight. However, there was not ceremony or any fanfare to mark the occasion.
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Turkey offers laser-guided rockets, anti-tank missiles to Poland
Roketsan has tied up with Polish company WZL1 to offer the former’s Cirit laser-guided rocket and Mizrak-U anti-tank missile for the Polish military.
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Indonesia to fortify island in South China Sea
Indonesia plans to upgrade the military facilities on its island closest to South China Sea. The airport in Natuna island will be expanded so that four fighter jets can be based there.
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Photos from Elang Thainesia XVII
F-16s from the Indonesian Air Force have arrived in Korat air base, Thailand for exercise Elang Thainesia XVII.
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Photos: Royal Thai Air Force