Aviation News
Unhappy with the Obama administration’s response to his requests for more information
on the sale of F-16s to Taiwan. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has placed a hold on the nomination of Mark Lippert to become the assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific security affairs.
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India on Friday formally inducted the Mi-17V5 helicopter. The 155 Helicopter Unit will operate them from Bhatinda.
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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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New Zealand’s two new NH90 helicopters had their first flights on Tuesday after arriving in the country in December.
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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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