An executive from Avio, which is part of the Eurojet consortium, says the installation of AESA radar to the Eurofighter requires an upgrade to the aircraft’s nozzles as well.
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EC225 officially inducted into RoCAF
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou officially inducted three EC225 into the country’s air force as search-and-rescue helicopters during a ceremony at Songshan Air Force Base on Jul. 10.
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Dual Mode Brimstone missile sinks Fast In-Shore Attack Craft
A Dual Mode Brimstone missile, fired from a RAF Tornado GR4, successfully sunk a Fast In-Shore Attack Craft target during a test at the QinetiQ Aberporth range in Wales.
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French Air Force flew last combat mission in Afghanistan
The French Air Force has flown its last combat mission in Afghanistan when two Mirage 2000Ds completed their escort duties for a convoy in western Afghanistan on Jul. 5.
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RSAF selects DB-110 airborne reconnaissance
The Royal Saudi Air Force will be the first F-15 operator to use Goodrich’s DB-110 airborne reconnaissance system.
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