The first of three Ilyushin Il-78MP for the PLAAF has apparently been delivered to the 13th Transport Division at Dangyang air base. This satellite photo of the base was uploaded to Google Earth on 12 Oct.
Boeing sees more than ’50-50′ chance to keep F/A-18 line open beyond 2017
Chris Chadwick, chief executive of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, said his company has more than a ’50-50′ chance to keep the F/A-18 production line open beyond 2017.
Video: FA-50 induct into service with RoKAF
The Republic of Korea Air Force held a ceremony Oct. 27 to induct the FA-50 into service and President Park Geun-hye was the guest of honor.
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Russia delivers all 63 Mi-17V5 helicopters to Afghanistan
Russia has fulfilled a 2011 contract to deliver 63 Mi-17V5 helicopters for Afghanistan.
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Iraq ready to induct Mi-28 into service
Iraq is in the final stages to induct the Mi-28 attack helicopter into service. An official statement said Minister of Defense Khalid al-Obaidi observed “the final stage of preparing and arming the first group of” helicopters on Oct. 26.