Folks over at Kommersant are reporting that Algeria is keen to buy a squadron of 14 MiG-29M/M2 fighters to replace its FULCRUM fleet.
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F/A-18 wing folding using shape memory alloys
Engineers from NASA’s Glenn Research Center, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center and Boeing have successfully used shape memory alloys (SMA) to move a full-sized wing section of an F/A-18 Hornet.
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French Rafale Bs heading to Singapore on Aug. 29
Australia to arm Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle with Spike LR2
Australia recently confirmed that the Israeli-made Rafael Spike LR2 missile will be the anti-tank missile armament for its Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle.
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Qatar to expand two air bases
Qatar has announced plans to expand Al Udeid Air Base and Doha International Air Base. It will also establish a new Tamim Air Base.
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