India has identified the problem in Nirbhay cruise missile which lead to its premature termination of first test flight.
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PLANAF forms first carrier-borne aviation force
China has announced the formation of its first carrier-borne aviation force.
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YouTube: Iranian UAV Hamaseh
Iran has unveiled a new UAV dubbed Hamaseh on May 9. Iranian Defense Minister BG Ahmad Vahidi claimed the drone is stealthy.
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RAAF Richmond could be open up to civilian traffic
The Australian government is looking into opening up RAAF Richmond as a second airport for Sydney.
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Whittle: Osprey skeptic turns fan
Richard Whittle, the author of “The Dream Machine: The Untold History of the Notorious V-22 Osprey”, admits that he is now a fan of the tilt-rotor after its stellar performance in Afghanistan.
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