Aviation News
Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry has signed a contract to buy 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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Martin-Baker’s Mk18 ejection seat has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the KF-X fighter program.
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Source: KAI
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CSIS has an info-graphic on the ballistic and cruise missiles employed by Taiwan to defend itself from China.
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A contest to choose names for three of Russia’s newest weapons has concluded and Burevestnik or Stormbringer is the new moniker for the nuclear-powered cruise missile.
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A black SUV crashed inside the checkpoint of Travis Air Force Base on Mar. 22 and the driver, who was killed in the crash, has been identified.