The South African Air Force wants two new VIP jets to ferry President Jacob Zuma and his deputy Kgalema Motlanthe on diplomatic trips, however the decision has been criticized by opposition parties.
Category: Air Force
Kazakhstan receives first upgraded An-12
The first upgraded Antonov An-12 for Kazakhstan has been delivered from a plant in Russia. The aircraft will now be able to fly in civilian airspace without a waiver as its upgraded avionics now meets ICAO standards.
India’s light utility helicopter tender faces new delays
A bid to supply the Indian Army with a new light utility helicopter is facing new delays over allegations of involvement by arms dealers.
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Germany won’t be pushed to buy Talarion
Germany will not hastily decide whether to buy the Talarion UAV from EADS, a senior defense source told Reuters.
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U.S. Air Force to modernize 29 long-range radars
Lockheed Martin has been awarded $46.8 million in contract options to begin modernizing 29 long-range radars.
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