Northrop Grumman has been given a $163.6 million contract to produce the AN/AES-1 airborne laser mine detection systems (ALMDS) for the U.S. Navy.
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RCAF receives first Aurora with new satellite comms system
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has received the first of three CP-140M Aurora aircraft fitted with an Interim Beyond Line of Sight (IBLOS) satellite communications system.
Photo: Leading Seaman Eduardo Jorge
Pakistan to acquire three Z-10 attack helicopters?
News reports from Pakistan said the country is expecting three Z-10 attack helicopters from China to be delivered this year.
Spy ring at Lithuanian air base broken up
The authorities in Lithuania have arrested members of a spy ring operating in Zoknai air base.
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Chengdu Wing Loong UAV demonstrates formation flight
The Chengdu Wing Loong Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) recently flew a formation flight demonstration for CCTV.
In another video, the chief engineer for Wing Loong, Huang Yun, told CCTV that the UAV has been upgraded with larger wings to help maintain stability during turbulence. The aircraft is now fitted with a satellite communications system as well.