February 23, 2019

TAI gets contract to develop heavy attack helicopter

Posted on February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 by alert5

Presidency of Defence Industries, Turkey has given TAI a contract to develop an indigenous heavy attack helicopter.

Credit: Presidency of Defence Industries, Turkey
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HJT-36 to resume flying in April

Posted on February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 by alert5

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited HJT-36 intermediate jet trainer aircraft is set to resume testing in April, an official from the company was quoted by Indian Express as saying.

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Investigation report on A-29 crash which killed USN F/A-18 pilot is out

Posted on February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has concluded its investigation into the fatal crash of a A-29 light attack aircraft which killed a U.S. Navy F/A-18 pilot.

An A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft arrives at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 24, 2018. The 81st Fighter Squadron received the aircraft to help continue the Afghan light air support training mission, which ultimately provides Afghan pilots with the capabilities of finding, tracking and attacking targets either on their own or in support of ground forces. The aircraft will eventually be used by the Afghan Air Force for close-air attack, air interdiction, escort and armed reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

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RAF Eurofighter fires Brimstone in combat for the first time

Posted on February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 by alert5

The Royal Air Force (RAF) has employed the Brimstone missile in combat for the first time on Feb. 19.

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