AeroVironment’s hydrogen-powered Global Observer UAV has flown for the first time at Edwards Air Force Base. In the coming weeks, the Boeing Phantom Ray and Northrop Grumman X-47B are expected to make their first flights at Edwards as well.
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Danish Naval helicopters transferred to Air Force
Danish Navy’s eight Lynx helicopters has been transferred to the Air Force under a plan by the Danish government to let the air force take charge of all helicopters.
IAF Chief: “nothing earth-shaking” in missing MMRCA file
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik revealed that the document from the MMRCA tender that went missing contains no “earth-shaking” information.
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USAF F-4s get new life with banner tow missions
The USAF’s 82nd Aerial Target Squadron has decided to switch to the F-4 Phantom from the Lear jet for their banner tow missions.
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Hu Jintao confirmed J-20 1st flight when queried by Gates
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Chinese President Hu Jintao confirmed to him that the J-20 had made its first flight during their meeting today.
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