Aviation News
Canada’s Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan confirmed that the country intends to buy 18 Super Hornets from Boeing on an interim basis. Ottawa will also launch an open competition to replace the CF-18.
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Chief of Russia’s Missile Forces and Artillery, Lt. Gen. Mikhail Matveyevsky, said his country is working on a new anti-tank missile that will replace the Khrizantema-S and Shturm-SM.
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India’s Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) revealed that a contract was awarded to French engine manufacturer Snecma to help the former’s Gas Turbine and Research Establishment (GTRE) complete the develop of the Kaveri turobfan engine.
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A press release from three U.S. lawmakers said the Pentagon will stop buying Mi-17 helicopters for Afghanistan and switch to the Sikorsky Black Hawk instead.
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