THe Pentagon has placed an order with Rolls-Royce for 268 AE 1107C engines for the CV-22 and MV-22. The contract is worth $598 million.
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Category: Air Force
Earlier exercise in Alsaka was to test new tactics against China, North Korea
Some analysts are saying that Operation Chimichanga, an exercise held in Alaska earlier this month, was to test new tactics by the U.S. Air Force against China or North Korea.
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First upgraded T-38 for Turkish Air Force delivered
Turkish Aerospace Industries has handed over the first modernized T-38 trainer to the Turkish Air Force. A total of 55 aircraft will be upgraded with delivery of last aircraft in 2014.
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Italy probe 51 million Euro payout in IAF AW101 VVIP helicopter deal
A Switzerland-based consultant is being investigated by Italy to determine if he received a payout of 51 million Euro to “facilitate” the sale of 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters for the Indian Air Force.
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Photo: F-35A completes first in-flight refueling mission with external weapons
A F-35A completed the program’s first in-flight refueling mission while configured with external weapons on Apr. 21 at Edwards Air Force Base.
Lockheed Martin photo by Tom Reynolds
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