Philippines ordered 21 UH-1Hs but ended up getting UH-1Ds

An anonymous source told Manila Times that the Philippine Air Force was tricked into getting 21 ex-German UH-1D helicopters instead of UH-1H model that it specified.

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Dassault says it has resumed talks with UAE on Rafale

Dassault told reporters that it has resumed talks with UAE regarding the sale of the Rafale fighter to the Middle East nation.

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Aeroscraft sues U.S. Navy over damage to experimental airship

Aeroscraft Aeronautical Systems has taken the U.S. Navy to court for refusing to pay damages when the roof of a Navy-operated hangar collapsed and destroyed the Dragon Dream experimental lighter than air (LTA) cargo rigid airship.

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