Aviation News
Russia and Iran have signed a new contract for the S-300 air defense system and a senior Russian defense industry official said the contract has entered into force.
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During his upcoming trip to U.K., Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to sign a deal for 20 Hawk jet trainers.
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Thales will upgrade Bolivia’s air defense and civilian air traffic management system under a €185m contract.
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Airbus will use its A310 tanker demonstrator to show how to automate the boom refueling process next year.
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France has conducted its first operational aerial refueling when a EC725 from 1/67 ‘Pyrénées’ squadron took fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J over Africa recently.
Photos: French Defense Ministry
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