Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has been given a contract by the Pentagon for modifications to a Egyptian Air Force (EAF) so that it can carry out electronic intelligence (ELINT) missions.
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French KC-135 and two Rafales divert to Malta
Three French Air Force warplanes were forced to divert to Malta earlier this week. Time of Malta said the KC-135 had encountered difficulties while flying over the Mediterranean.
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Indonesian President Jokowi doesn’t want to reveal his choice for new TNI AU chief
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) told reporters that he has made up his mind on the next commander of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) but he is not ready to disclose his decision.
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BAE Systems selected to update F-22’s HUD
BAE Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to modernize the F-22’s head-up display (HUD) for the U.S. Air Force, replacing it with a completely digital version, the company said in a press release.
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Taiwan kicks off F-16V upgrade program
The Republic of China Air Force said four of its F-16s have been delivered to Aerospace Industrial Development Corp’s (AIDC) plant in Taichung for upgrade to the F-16V standard.
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