Senate Armed Services Committee chairman Sen. John McCain has called for an investigation into a claim that the vice commander of Air Combat Command, Maj. Gen. James Post, told officers at a recent meeting that anyone speaking directly to Congress on the retirement of the A-10 is committing treason.
India keen to joint EMALS program
News reports coming out of India say New Delhi is keen on developing the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) with U.S. for its indigenous aircraft carrier.3
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Czech L-159s going to Germany and Baltic for exercises
The Czech Air Force is planning to send its L-159 light attack aircraft to Germany this August for a large scale NATO exercise.
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Airborne version of BrahMos to be tested in March
The airborne version of the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile will finally be test fired this March.
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Italy to upgrade Mangusta helicopter
The Italian Army has decided to upgrade its AH-129D Mangusta attack helicopter within five to six years.
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