Leonardo disclosed on Aug. 20 that its NH90 contract for Qatar is now effective and the order for the 28 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters is now booked on its backlog.
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First flight of Mi-26T2V
The Mi-26T2V heavy-lift helicopter has made its first flight and will be on display at the Army 2018 International Military and Technical Forum.
Motor Sich defends decision to sell AI-222 turbofan to China
Ukrainian jet engine manufacturer, Motor Sich, has refuted an article published by The Washington Times on the former’s export of its AI-222 turbofan engine to China.
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RoKN initiates study to convert Dokdo-class LPHs for F-35B ops
South Korea has taken another step towards converting its Dokdo-class amphibious assault ships into F-35B carriers by initiating a study on how to convert the ships.
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Night Stalkers’ MH-60 crashes in Iraq; one U.S. service member killed
A MH-60 flown by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment – Night Stalkers – has crashed in Iraq on Aug. 19 after conducting a partnered small-scale raid on Islamic State militants.
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