Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is pitching its HTT-40 basic trainer as a cheaper alternative than the Pilatus PC-7 Mark II for IAF.
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Category: Air Force
U.S. to spend $1 billion to develop guided tailkit for B61-12 nuclear bomb
According to FAS, the U.S. Air Force plans to spend more than $1 billion on developing a guided tailkit for the B61-12 nuclear bomb.
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Former Mongolian Air Force chief being investigated for attempting to sell MiG-21 parts to North Korea
The former chief of Mongolian air force is being investigated for attempting to sell the engines and spare parts of MiG-21s to North Korea.
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U.S. Congresswoman wants Air Force to harden Air Force assets in Asia-Pacific
Guam Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo is asking the USAF to take measures to hardened and dispersed military assets on Guam as well as fund and research improvements for runway repairs.
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Czech, Sweden resume talks on Gripen lease
The Czech Republic and Sweden have resumed talks to lease Gripen fighters for another decade.
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