Russia’s Interfax news agency says the Syrian Mi-25 that was shot down on Jul. 8, killing two Russian pilots, were hit by a TOW anti-tank missile.
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U.K. expected to finalize P-8A, Apache deals at Farnborough
Reuters says British Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to finalize deals for the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft and AH-64E attack helicopters during the Farnborough airshow which starts Jul. 11.
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Hammond [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
U.S. Air Force is also frustrated over delays to sell jets to Mideast nations
The U.S. Air Force has joined the Navy in voicing its frustration over delays by the Obama administration to sell fighter jets to three Middle East nations.
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The USN ace who shot down both German and Japanese planes flew his 100th aircraft
The only U.S. Navy ace to have shot down both German and Japanese planes during World War II recently flew his 100th airplane at Naval Air Station North Island on Jul. 9.
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A400M gearbox fix is certified
An interim fix to address the cracking issue on the power gearbox of the A400M has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency.
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