Aviation News
China has airborne cyber attack weapons that will target American early warning, electronic surveillance and intelligence aircraft.
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Czech defense company Retia has upgraded the country’s 2K12 Kub (NATO SA-6) surface-to-air missile battery with Italian Aspide 2000 missiles.
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The Wall Street Journal reported that there are two probes undergoing in the Afghan Air Force to determine if aircraft have been used to ferry drugs and illegal weapons around the country.
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Ten Italian Air Force HH-139A helicopters have entered service. These helicopters will supplement aging HH-212 and HH-3F helicopters in search and rescue operations across Italy.
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Israel had asked Washington to supply bunker-busters and refueling planes during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week.
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