The aft radome of a USAF C-17 came apart in flight and landed in a San Antonio man’s backyard on Jul. 26.
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Category: Air Force
Very likely India will leave to next government to decide on Rafale deal
Sources say India’s Rafale deal is unlikely to be finalized before the end of September, by then elections will be around the corner. Bureaucrats will most likely leave it to the next government to decide on the deal.
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Raytheon in final talks to sell air-defense system to Oman
Raytheon’s Chief Financial Officer David Wajsgras told analysts on Thursday that his company is in final negotiations to sell an air-defense system to Oman.
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Sniper pod operational on B-52
Lockheed Martin announced that the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) has achieved operational flight status on the B-52 bomber.
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Iraq could buy 12 Bell 412 EP helicopters
A posting on DSCA’s website said Iraq could buy 12 Bell 412 EP helicopters. The helicopters will be used by the Iraqi Air Force for search and rescue missions.