EADS is expected to win a final ratification of the A400M rescue package from its European customers.
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Admiral Gorshkov starts mooring trails
Aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov has started mooring trails in Severodvinsk. If all goes to plan, the ship will start its sea trials in the autumn this year.
China denies hacking South Korea’s computers for Global Hawk data
China’s Global Times daily has an article refuting claims that Chinese hackers broke into South Korean defense ministry computers to access information on the Global Hawk UAV.
Myanmar acquiring Scud technology with North Korea’s help
Sankei Shimbun reported that Myanmar is actively pursuing development of Scud missiles with assistance from North Korea.
Improper airstart procedures lead to T-6A crash
An instructor from Laughlin Air Force Base had accidentally shut down the engine of a T-6A during a training flight on Sept. 24, his subsequent attempt to restart the engine result in irreversible damages. He and his student were then forced to eject.