Aviation News
The BRU-56 ejector attached to the B-1B’s rotary launcher is getting an upgrade so that the supersonic bomber can carry more smart bombs, Oriana Pawlyk reports.
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The Canadian government has confirmed that the used F/A-18s that it intends to take over from Australia will be based at 3 Wing Bagotville and 4 Wing Cold Lake.
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A report by Hindustan Times says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken an interest in India’s indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM).
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The Indian Air Force is set to acquire the last Boeing white-tail C-17 strategic transport aircraft after the defense acquisition committee cleared the procurement.
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According to Jane’s the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has narrowed down to four aircraft types that meets its Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) requirements.
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