November 24, 2021

Russia is trying to rush out the first new-build Tu-160 to fly on Dec. 18

Posted on November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 by alert5

Russian newspaper Business Daily says Kazan aircraft plan is trying to finish the first new-build Tu-160 bomber so that it can fly on Dec. 18, which is the 40th anniversary of the type’s maiden flight.

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South Korea’s National Defense Committee cross out budget to buy attack helicopters

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South Korea’s National Defense Committee has cut back next year’s defense budget by $375 million.

An AH-64 Apache augmented to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade provides attack support to ground forces Sept. 21 at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in South Korea.

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Italian Air Force chief predicts FCAS and Tempest programs will merge eventually

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Italy’s Air Force Chief of Staff told members of parliamentary defence committees that Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and Tempest fighter programs will have to merge into one project eventually.

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