The U.S. Navy determined that the F/A-18D crash in Virginia was caused by a rare dual unrelated engine failure.
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Norway frustrated with NH90 delays
Norway may follow Sweden’s example and buy tactical helicopters while it waits for its NH90s.
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Iranian warships to be fitted with short-range missiles
Iran says it will soon arm its warships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf with shorter-range missiles.
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Qatar requests 10 MH-60R and 12 MH-60S
Qatar has requested to buy 10 MH-60R and 12 MH-60S helicopters for an estimated cost of $2.5 billion.
Flight trials on board INS Vikramaditya to start next month
INS Vikramaditya will soon head to the Barents Sea whereby Russian pilots will carry out flight trials with the MiG-29 and other aircraft.
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