The last five of eight Dutch F-16s bound for Jordan have left Volkel Air Base. They will participate in air strikes on ISIS targets in Iraq.
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Category: Air Force
Indian government wants private sector to build another military aircraft production facility
The Indian government has approached private sector companies such as Tata Group, Mahindra & Mahindra and Larsen and Toubro to encourage them to set up a military aircraft manufacturing facility.
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MD Helicopters to upgrade Afghan Air Force MD-530Fs with light attack capability
MD Helicopters has been given a $44.2 million contract to upgrade MD-530Fs ordered by Afghan Air Force with a light attack capability.
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RAAF Super Hornets flew first armed combat mission over Iraq
Two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft have completed their first armed combat mission over Iraq, assisting coalition operations against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
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Germany could revive Euro Hawk
Germany is keen to restart the Euro Hawk project after consulting firm KPMG recommended in a report that gaps in the country’s surveillance capabilities be remedied by an unmanned aircraft.
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