Aviation News
A leaked draft report by Canada’s auditor general said the RCAF did not do homework on pricing for the F-35 and the government broke procurement rules when it committed to buy the jets.
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The U.S. Air Force does not have the funds to replace the E-8A JSTARS with a new platform.
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The Indian Navy plans to build a new air base at Karwar in Karnataka to support its fighters and surveillance aircraft.
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A new report suggests Britain could save £83.5 billion until 2062 by scrapping the Trident nuclear ballistic missiles.
[thumb]http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/mar/21/trident-nuclear-missiles-savings?newsfeed=true[/thumb]
Two Australian CH-47Ds are back flying in southern Afghanistan after undergoing heavy maintenance in-theater.
Photo by Sergeant Mick Davis 1st Joint Public Affairs Unit
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