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Jane’s has learn from BAE Systems on the latter’s plan to modify its own Hawk Mk.100 advanced jet trainer with new leading edges and slats. The modifications are expected to improve the aerodynamic performance of the 42 year-old aircraft.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said his Islamabad has given up hope of buying F-16s from the United States, his country will now source second-hand aircraft from Jordan instead.
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The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has taken delivery of four AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat naval helicopters on Jun. 13.
The U.S. Armed Services Committee’s report on the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act revealed that the U.S. Navy is having second thoughts on whether to stick to the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) on the Ford-class carrier or revery back the current version.
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The Royal Malaysian Air Force’s third A400M cargo plane is now on its journey home from Spain and the aircraft just went feet dry south of Mumbai, India. You can follow the flight live on Flightradar24 using the source below.
Source: FR24