Buoyed by its success against Thales on kickbacks with Lafayette frigates, Taiwan could take similar action for alleged kickbacks during the purchase of Mirage 2000s from France. Continue reading “Taiwan could take action against France over Mirage 2000 deal”
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USAF unlikely will deploy COIN aircraft
The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Norton Schwartz,has backtracked on his plans to deploy COIN aircraft. Continue reading “USAF unlikely will deploy COIN aircraft”
Airbus Military delivers first C295 MPA to Chile
The Chilean Navy has received the first of three C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft last month.
Turkish General skips court appearance, dispatch 2 F-16s instead
Turkey’s 3rd Army commanding officer was summoned to a court to answer claims that he was a member of a terrorist group. Gen. Saldıray Berk did not show up in court. Instead, two F-16s flew overhead during the court session.
USN scrap plans to float USS Saratoga as museum
USS Saratoga will not get a new life as a museum and will be scrapped by the U.S. Navy.