The Indian Navy will decommission the world’s oldest active aircraft carrier, INS Viraat, on Mar. 6. It was previously HMS Hermes under the British flag and participated in the Falklands war.
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U.S. Navy is once again interested in upgrading the F414
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is asking General Electric to conduct a study for an “F414-GE-400 core enhancement evaluation,” Flight Global reports.
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UEC offers AL-41F turbofan to India for Su-30MKI upgrade
Speaking at Aero India 2017, United Engine Corporation (UEC) CEO Alexander Artyuhov said the AL-41F turbofan engine has been offered to India as part of the Su-30MKI upgrade proposal.
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Brazil to retire its sole aircraft carrier
The Brazilian Navy has determined that its too expensive to operate Clemenceau-class aircraft carrier São Paulo and has decided to retire the ship.
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Super Hornet Block 3 to de-emphasize on stealth, more on networking
Boeing latest effort for the Super Hornet Block 3 proposal will focus less on stealth and increase the jet’s ability to network with other carrier-borne aircraft in the U.S. Navy.
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