Aviation News
Russia has placed its first ever order of the Il-96-400TZ aerial refueling tanker aircraft. The Ministry of Defence is buying two such aircraft from United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).
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The Philippine Air Force has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for two C-130Ts. A team lead by Maj. Gen. Victor Bayani, Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics, conducted a second inspection of two aircraft at the Joint Reserve Naval Air Station in Fort Worth, Texas before the purchase.
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A report from 38north said a North Korean submarine was photographed from space showing an opening on the conning tower than could house one or two missiles.
A five-day Fly-Away Security Team training program was conducted in Kabul recently and eight Afghan security forces airmen graduated.
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The British Ministry of Defense has acknowledge the presence of U.S. Navy P-3Cs at RAF Lossiemouth.
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