Aviation News
The U.S. Air Force has directed its international affairs staff to ask foreign countries if they are interested in buying over its C-27J and Global Hawk Block 30 fleet.
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Britain on Thursday donated a MX-15 electro-optical turret to the Kenya Defence Force. The sensor will be fitted to a Chinese-made Y-12 transport.
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Japan is introducing a new AAM-4B air-to-air missile for the MHI F-2 fighter. The missile is unique as its the first of its kind to have an AESA seeker.
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Indian Defense Minister AK Antony on Friday ordered an inquiry into the purchase of 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters after Italian media reports alleging corruption.
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Three Indonesian FLANKERs from 11th Air Squadron recently tested BTN-250 and BLA P-50 bombs produced by the Army’s Industrial Center (PINDAD).
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