James Drew at Aviation Week examines the options on the table for the U.S. Air Force to consider if the B-52H engine upgrade competition does take-off.
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Russia plans to modernize Su-34 next year
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuriy Borisov disclosed that a program to modernize the Su-34 fighter bomber will commence next year.
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Portugal considers KC-390 as adequate to replace its C-130
Speaking to Jane’s on Mar. 9, the Portuguese Ministry of National Defence (MoND) said the Embraer KC-390 is being considered as adequate to progressively replace the country’s C-130.
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Russia to upgrade four Su-27s to Su-35s
Russia will take delivery of 10 new Su-35s this year and four Su-27s will be upgraded to the Su-35 configuration, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yury Borisov disclosed during a visit to the Komsomolsk-on-Amur plant.
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India wants full tech transfer for FGFA program
Times of India reports that New Delhi has draw lessons from its Su-30MKI program and now wants to negotiate for a full transfer of technology for the fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) with Russia.
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