The F-35 program office told the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee last month that new estimates tag the JSF’s operating and support cost at $857 billion over 55 years.
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YouTube: J-11B radar test bed unveiled
A previously unknown Shenyang J-11B radar test bed has been revealed in a CCTV news report on the PLAAF test pilot fraternity. The pitot tube on the radome has been offset to a position above the radome. Fast forward to 2 minutes and 8 seconds into the video.
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AgustaWestland says negotiations with Russia on AW139 still ongoing
AgustaWestland says talks with Russia for 35 AW139 helicopters is still ongoing. Shares of Finmeccanica fell after Itar-Tass quoted Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister Yuri Borisov as saying that the AW139 is very expensive and negotiations can only continue if the price drops.
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Video link: First-production AT-6 maiden flight
The first production Beechcraft AT-6 made its first flight on Aug. 20.
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Vietnam orders 12 Su-30s
Interfax reported that Vietnam last week signed an agreement for 12 Su-30 fighters. This is the country’s third order of the fighters.
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