Chief designer of the Shenyang J-15 carrier-borne fighter recently disclosed that he is thinking on how to improve the fighter. Observers say this could mean that China is looking into introducing other variants of the heavy fighter.
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B-52 re-engine options
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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