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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Category: Air Force
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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BAE Systems to provide electronic warfare systems for B-2
BAE Systems has won a contract from Northrop Grumman – Aerospace Systems to provide Electronic Support Measure (ESM) systems for use on all 20 B-2 Spirit bombers.
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