Aviation News
The Philippine Navy has commissioned another three multi-purpose attack craft (MPAC) into service at Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite City on May 22.
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Reuters was brief by five sources on a race by Lockheed Martin and Raytheon to partner Japanese firms to develop a new radar for the proposed Aegis Ashore installations in Japan.
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Boeing has selected Viasat to equip the AV-8B Harrier with the KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminals (STT).
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Speaking to Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post, Beijing-based naval expert Li Jie said China’s current aircraft carrier crews are far less experience than their American counterparts.
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News outlets in India have been reporting that the Ministry of Defense is likely to approve the Army’s request to buy 11 Boeing AH-64 attack helicopters.
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