Indonesia’s Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu disclosed on Jun. 5 that Jakarta will be buying five new C-130s to supplement its fleet.
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U.S. transfers C-130 to Ethiopia
The U.S. government has transferred a C-130 transport to Ethiopia on Jun. 7. U.S. Ambassador Michael Raynor participated in a ceremony to hand over the aircraft to Ethiopian Air Force Head, Gen. Adem Mohammed.
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Philippines to buy a dozen more FA-50s
Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana told the media on Jun. 7 that Manila plans to buy a dozen more FA-50 fighters.
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Ukraine’s lawmakers have ratified agreement to buy helicopters from Airbus
Ukraine’s parliament has ratified an agreement to purchase 55 helicopters from Airbus. These rotorcraft will be deployed with the National Police, State Emergencies Service, Border Services and the National Guard.
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China’s carrier-aviation developments: making a difference
Nick Childs, Senior Fellow for Naval Forces and Maritime Security at IISS examines the current state of China’s aircraft carrier force. Hit the link below for his analysis.
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