The GAO had denied Beechcraft’s protest over the decision by the Pentagon to award the light-attack aircraft contest to Sierra Nevada Corp. and Embraer SA.
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Raytheon delivers first NASAMS High Mobility Launcher to Norway
Raytheon has delivered the first High Mobility Launcher (HML) for Norway’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS).
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Thai government approves budget for one ACJ320
The Thai government has given the RTAF $109 million to buy one ACJ320 and the construction of its hangar.
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Indian Air Force helicopter crashed while on rescue mission
An Indian Air Force helicopter involved in flood relief efforts crashed in Uttarakhand on Jun. 25.
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USAF dangling $225,000 bonus to retain fighter pilots
The U.S. Air Force has offered around 250 of its fighter pilots a $225,000 retention bonus in exchange for a nine-year commitment.
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