In acquisition notice released on Feb. 26, the U.S. Air Force indicated that a supersonic engine is one of the three power plant options being considered for the long range standoff (LRSO) missile.
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Light Combat Helicopter in cold weather trials
Hindustan Aeronautics’ Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) had carried out cold weather trials at Air Force Station, Leh, recently.
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BAE’s ATIRCM cleared for export
BAE Systems has won approval from the U.S. government to export its Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system.
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WWII pilot reunited with P-47
Retired Air National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Hertel, who flew the P-47 while stationed in Iwo Jima, Japan, was reunited with the Thunderbolt during the Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on Feb. 28.
U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jensen Stidham
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Mexican Air Force buying 15 Bell 407GXs
The Mexican Air Force (FAM) is buying 15 Bell 407GX helicopters. The 407GXs will be operated by the 111th Air Squadron based at the Military Airbase in Zapopan, Jalisco.