The Economic Times says India is in advanced negotiations to finalize the contract with Elta for its EL/M-2052 AESA radar.
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AC-130U that sank Iraqi patrol boat during Operation Iraqi Freedom has been retired
AC-130U, # 89-0511, was retired to the boneyard at Davis-Monthan air force base on May 8. The gunship had the honor of being “the first Air Force aircrew and aircraft to sink a maritime combat surface vessel during a war effort since World War II.”
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Turkey to receive its first F-35A on Jun. 21
Lockheed Martin will deliver Turkey’s first F-35A stealth fighter on Jun. 21. The news comes as the U.S. Congress attempts to derail the process.
By U.S. Air Force photo/R. Nial Bradshaw (U.S. Air Force) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Newsweek: SEALs tried to derail TSgt John Chapman’s Medal of Honor award
The U.S. Air Force wants to award the late Technical Sergeant John Chapman with the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Roberts Ridge. Newsweek says the Navy SEALs tried to derail the process. Hit the link below for the full story by Sean D. Naylor.
By United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Taiwan grounds the F-5 as kids were having exams
Northrop F-5s assigned to Taitung airbase in Taiwan were recently grounded and the defense ministry explained that it was due to high school exams.
By 玄史生 [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], from Wikimedia Commons
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