The X-47B successfully completes the first autonomous aerial refueling demonstration over the Chesapeake bay on Apr. 22.
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Indian Air Force might have to abandon intermediate-stage of pilot training
The Indian Air Force may have to switch from a three to two-stage training phase for its fighter pilot trainees as the HAL HJT-36 Sitara is deemed unsuitable for training pilots in the intermediate stage.
By Sergey Krivchikov [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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Saudi Arabia ends Operation Decisive Storm
The Saudi-led air strike campaign against Houthi rebels in Yemen is coming to an end, according to Saudi state news agency SPA.
By Konstantin von Wedelstaedt [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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Indonesian Army UH-1D helicopter crash landed
A Indonesian Army UH-1D helicopter carrying out an autorotation training exercise crashed at Achmad Yani international airport on Apr. 21.
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Photo: Liputuan 6
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Poland selects Patriot, H225M
Two major announcements from the Polish military yesterday. Firstly, Poland will enter exclusive talks to purchase the Patriot air defense system. Secondly, the Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal is its preferred choice for a utility helicopter tender.
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