India on Friday formally inducted the Mi-17V5 helicopter. The 155 Helicopter Unit will operate them from Bhatinda.
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Category: Air Force
Canadian minister denies need for armed drones
Canada’s Associate Defense Minister Julian Fantino has refuted media reports that six armed drones will be purchased to encounter delays and cost overruns with the F-35.
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RNZAF NH-90s go for flight test in-country
New Zealand’s two new NH90 helicopters had their first flights on Tuesday after arriving in the country in December.
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Indonesian Air Force wish to expand fighter fleet
The Indonesian Air Force chief told Aviation Week that he wants to expand the number of combat aircraft to around 150-200 under 12 squadrons. The most immediate requirement is to replace its F-5s.
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USAF cans MQ-X
The U.S. Air Force has figured that its wiser to spend its money on data management of raw intelligence than getting new drones under the MQ-X program.
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