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Bell Textron Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has confirmed the procurement of six Bell 407GXi helicopters by the Ministry of Defence of Argentina. The purchase agreement, signed with the Canadian Commercial Corporation, strengthens Argentina’s search and rescue capabilities.
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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is set to undergo a significant transformation as it integrates new jets into its transport fleet this summer. Two used Airbus A330s acquired from Kuwait Airways will soon replace the aging A310s, which have faithfully served as the primary aircraft for the prime minister’s international trips and military personnel transport.
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In a groundbreaking achievement, the Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator (AIA) has demonstrated the real-time application of magnetic navigation (MagNav) technology on a Pentagon aircraft. This remarkable milestone marks the first successful test of this advanced navigation system on a Department of Defense aircraft.
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In a significant step towards modernizing the B-52 fleet, a B-52 bomber from the 307th Bomb Wing has arrived at a Boeing facility in San Antonio to commence the installation of the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system. This milestone marks the beginning of a crucial phase in the Air Force’s B-52 Radar Modernization Program.
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The Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) bid to procure the highly sought-after F-35 fighter jets has been met with disappointment as the United States has declined to sell them to Thailand. The decision comes as a result of various factors, including training and technical requirements, according to RTAF spokesperson, ACM Prapas Sornchaidee.
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