Aviation News
The U.S. Air Force dispatched a Global Hawk to Philippines on Nov. 14, 16 and 20 to help assess damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan.
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Tokyo has decided to boost the capabilities of the JASDF by combining the Tactical Fighter Training Group and Air Defense Missile Training Group into a single unit.
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Canada has completed evaluations into four fighter jets and the military is preparing draft documents on their price, technical capabilities and the strategic advantages.
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Reuters reported that the Pentagon repeatedly waived laws banning Chinese-built components on U.S. weapons in order for those parts to be installed on the F-35.
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Hitachi Consulting has recommended that Canada continue the CH-148 helicopter program and work with Sikorsky to deliver a fully capable maritime helicopter.
Continue reading “Canada to continue with Maritime Helicopter Project and begin retiring Sea Kings in 2015”