Aviation News
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) had the opportunity to carry out evaluations of the Yak-130 advanced jet trainer for its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program. The first evaluation flight was flown on the evening of Mar. 27 at Langkawi international airport. The Yak-130 was there to attend the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA).
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The Pentagon has confirmed to Reuters that the delivery of F-35 support equipment to help Turkey bring the aircraft home has been halted.
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A research by think tank RAND has found that the U.S. Air Force should increase the Aviation Bonus (AvB) to retain its pilots as it is more cost-effective than training a new one.
Senior Airman Jeffrey Allen, U.S. Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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The Pentagon has given $2.4 billion to Lockheed Martin for the production of THAAD interceptors, some of these missiles are destined for Saudi Arabia.
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India’s test of an anti-satellite weapon (ASAT) on Mar. 27 has sent 24 pieces of debris into an orbit that can threaten the International Space Station (ISS).
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