A Russian Air Force MiG-31 crashed near the city of Armavir on Sept. 4. The crew had to eject after encountering a problem with the port landing gear.
Reuters: Canada to choose between F/A-18 and F-35
According to Reuters, Canada will decide between the Boeing F/A-18E/F and Lockheed Martin F-35.
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Canada help fund pilot training for Hungary at NFTC
Hungary hasn’t been able to come up with $9 million a year to send its pilots to the NATO Flying Training Centre in Moose Jaw, Canada for flight training. Thus, Canada step in and foot the bill according to documents.
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Boeing Laser Demonstrator tested under windy, rainy and foggy weather conditions
Boeing and the U.S. Army have proven the capabilities of the High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator (HEL MD) in maritime conditions, successfully targeting a variety of aerial targets at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
U.S. Navy converting 500 TV-guided AGB-65s to laser guidance
The U.S. Navy has given Raytheon a $49 million contract to modify 500 AGM-65A/B TV-guided variant to an AGM-65E2 laser-guided configuration.
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