A classified 2010 study by the Pentagon had recommended that the Afghan Air Force operate a combined fleet of Mi-17s and CH-47s.
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Romanian Air Force C-27J to use new firefighting system
Alenia Aermacchi has come up with a new firefighting system that will go into service with Romanian Air Force’s C-27Js.
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South Korea wants to buy over U.S. Army CH-47Ds
South Korea has signaled its desire to buy over 12 CH-47Ds operated by U.S. Forces Korea (USFK).
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Boeing, Saab to compete in T-X contest with new aircraft
Boeing and Saab have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to offer a new aircraft to meet the U.S. Air Force’s T-X advanced trainer contest.
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Merrill Lynch refused to handle Turkish firm’s share offer due to plans to buy Chinese missiles
Turkey’s Hurriyet news reported that Merrill Lynch has refused to broker Turkish defense contractor Aselsan’s second public offering due to Turkey’s plans to buy missiles from China.
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