Ilyushin’s chief designer, Nikolai Talikov, was quoted as saying that the new Il-78M-90A aerial refueling tanker is on schedule to start flight tests this year.
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Category: Industry
Raytheon’s subsidiary to convert 2 AGM-86s into high-power microwave weapons
Raytheon’s subsidiary Ktech has been given a $4.8 million contract to convert two AGM-86 air-launched cruise missiles into high-power microwave weapons.
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Russia clears 9K333 Verba MANPADS for export
Rosoboronexport will be showcasing the 9K333 Verba man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) at DEFEXPO India next week.
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Air-to-air video of CH-53K during a flight test
Reuters: Tokyo in exploratory talks with Western fighter manufacturers
Reuters reported that Japan has opened talks with Western fighter manufacturers on a new fighter program. The talks are centered on how the companies can contribute to Japan’s F-3 fighter program.
