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Jane’s: China delivered six K-8Ws to Venezuela

Posted on March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 by alert5

According to Jane’s, China’s Hongdu delivered six K-8Ws to Venezuela Air Force’s Grupo Aéreo de Operaciones Especiales N 15 in late February.

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U.S. Navy orders 12 UH-1Ys and 16 AH-1Zs

Posted on March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 by alert5

In a release filed on Mar. 11, the U.S. Navy has placed an order for 12 UH-1Ys and 16 AH-1Zs for the Marine Corps. The contract is worth $461 million.

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Lockheed Martin to pump own money into F-16 line to keep it alive

Posted on March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 by alert5

Lockheed Martin has made a decision to use company funds to keep the F-16 production line alive while waiting for new orders from Pakistan and other countries.

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LCH fired 70 mm rockets during trials

Posted on March 15, 2016March 15, 2016 by alert5

HAL’s Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) prototype TD-3 has successfully fired FZ 70 mm rockets during weapons trials.

Photo: India Ministry of Defense
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Pratt & Whitney’s B-21 engine work will bring benefits to F-35

Posted on March 15, 2016March 15, 2016 by alert5

Program manager for the F-35, Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, told reporters that Pratt & Whitney’s work to power the B-21 stealth bomber will bring benefits to the F-35 by reducing the cost of the F135 engine.

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