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Future British military pilots will learn to fly using the G120TP, T-6C and Phenom 100

Posted on February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 by alert5

The British Ministry of Defense has awarded the KBR-Elbit Systems joint-venture the contract for fixed-wing portion of the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS).

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Redstone Arsenal ready to ship 4 OH-58Ds to foreign nation

Posted on February 3, 2016 by alert5

Four OH-58Ds that are designated Excess Defense Articles are now at Redstone Arsenal for shipping to a foreign nation.

By Master Sgt. Scott Wagers, U.S. Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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A-10s will hang around till 2022

Posted on February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 by alert5

The Pentagon has deferred the retirement of the A-10 attack jet till 2022, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced on Feb. 2 during the preview of the fiscal 2017 defense budget.

By: Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman, U.S. Air Force (www.defense.gov) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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IAI in joint venture with South Korea firm to develop VTOL UAV

Posted on February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 by alert5

A joint venture to develop vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle for the South Korean market has been formed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Korean composite manufacturer Hankuk Carbon.

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