NATO has extended the contract to charter An-124 transport planes until at least Dec. 31, 2014.
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Category: Air Force
China unhappy over U.S. defense bill that calls for sale of F-16s to Taiwan
Beijing is unhappy with two amendments to the U.S. defense bill that included language expressing congressional support for the sale of new F-16s to Taiwan.
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India takes delivery of 2 AW101 VVIP helicopters
The Indian Air Force has received the first two of the 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters at Palam air base last week.
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Astra missile test fired successfully
India test fired the Astra air-to-air missile on Friday to evaluate its new propulsion, control and guidance systems.
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India to sign for 42 Su-30MKIs and 59 Mi-17 V5s during Putin’s visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure a deal to supply 42 Su-30MKIs and 59 Mi-17 V5s to India during his official visit there on Monday.
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