Aviation News
The Chinese media was given a close look at the Shenyang J-15 at China Flight Test Establishment (CFTE) in Xi’an on Nov. 6. Chief designer of the J-15, Wang Yongqing, told reporters that the next phase of testing will be flying in night and bad weather conditions.
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Weapon Systems Officer (Fighter) trainee was in the backseat of U.S. Navy T-45C that crash at NAS Pensacola on Nov. 4.
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Japan has decided to build the two additional Aegis destroyers that will enter service after 2017 when the SM-3 Block IIA missile is completed.
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The commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base has fired Navy Capt. Lance Massey II, who ran the 33rd Fighter Wing’s maintenance group, after a preliminary investigation showed he engaged in inappropriate conduct toward subordinate female junior officers on his staff.
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Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to supply three AN/SPQ-9B radar systems for amphibious and Arleigh Burke class ships.
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