Indian Navy wants 110 light utility helicopters, rejects the Ka-226T

The Indian Ministry of Defense will be issuing an Expression of Interest document to local firms to a “Make in India” project to supply 110 light utility helicopters to the Indian Navy.

Ka-226T, MAKS Airshow 2009
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Ex-RAF Nimrod pilot was at the controls during this RCAF CP-140 incident

Canada’s Department of National Defence’s Airworthiness Investigative Authority has issued the final report in relation to the aborted takeoff and runway excursion of a CP-140 on Aug. 27, 2015.

Accident Investigation of CP-140 Aurora, Aircraft 103 which happened on the air field in 14 Wing Greenwood on 27 August 2015. Flight Safety # 165804. Photo: Cpl Gerald Cormier, 14 Wing Imaging GD2015-0454-438
Accident Investigation of CP-140 Aurora, Aircraft 103 which happened on the air field in 14 Wing Greenwood on 27 August 2015. Flight Safety # 165804.
Photo: Cpl Gerald Cormier, 14 Wing Imaging
GD2015-0454-438

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B-1 bombers could be making live bombing run in South Korea today

B-1 bombers could be heading to South Korea today and drop live bombs at a local range. The exercise is in response to North Korea’s recent testing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer leads a formation of Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons during a bilateral mission into South Korean airspace March 21, 2017. (DoD photo)
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer leads a formation of Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons during a bilateral mission into South Korean airspace March 21, 2017. (DoD photo)