The former chief test pilot of the Tejas fighter was found murdered in his home on Nov. 24.
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Category: Industry
Seoul to delay decision on aerial tanker
South Korea is unlikely to choose a new aerial refueling tanker this year. The delay is due to bidders’ failure to meet offset requirements.
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Japan’s next fighter to focus on range, payload
Aviation Week analyses Japan’s fighter development program and concluded that the next fighter from the land of the rising sun will place emphasis on range and payload, sacrificing speed.
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First Il-76MD-90A delivered for conversion to A-100 AWACS
A Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A has been delivered to Beriyev Aviation Scientific-Technical Complex (TANTK) where it will be converted into the first A-100 AWACS.
Pentagon IG faults Air Force, Lockheed Martin over C-5 upgrade program
An investigation into a complain received from a hotline has verified four issues with the C-5 upgrade program carried out by Lockheed Martin.
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