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Russia could revive MiG-AT for basic training

The Mikoyan MiG-AT advanced trainer that first flew in 1996 could finally enter service in Russia.

By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia (Mikoyan-Gurevich, 81, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-AT) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Posted on June 30, 2018 by alert5

Hungary has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for 20 H145M military helicopters equipped with the HForce weapon system.

Russia’s Interfax reports that the Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) has entered operational service with the Russian Navy.

The U.S. Army has chosen a solution from Leonardo DRS for its Interim Maneuver-Short-Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) system.

Graphic: Leonardo DRS

Posted on June 29, 2018 by alert5

China’s Ministry of Defense announced on Jun. 28 that the Xian Y-20 large transport has started training with paratroopers.