The U.S. Air Force confirmed that a competition to build a new long range bomber has started.
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Category: Air Force
USAF prepares to sell C-27J, RQ-4 Block 30
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 donates MX-15 E/O turret for Kenya’s Y-12
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 upgrades F-2 with more powerful radar and air-to-air missile
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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India orders probe into AW101 VVIP deal
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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