HAL handed over the first Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-IV Rudra to the Indian Army at Aero India airshow on Feb. 8.
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RAF’s first RC-135 will enter operational service in October 2014
Britain’s minister of state for defence personnel, welfare and veterans confirmed that the first RAF Airseeker RC-135 will be delivered in December 2013 and enter operational service in October 2014.
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Pakistan lost one Saab 2000 Erieye during attack on Kamra airbase
Pakistan lawmakers were informed on Wednesday that the attack on Kamra airbase last year resulted in the lost of a Saab 2000 Erieye.
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Lockheed Martin test pilot claims F-35 can outfly Super Hornet and Eurofighter
A Lockheed Martin test pilot claims all three models of the F-35 can perform better than the Eurofighter and Super Hornet while carrying a combat load.
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Indian Air Force rejects Iron Dome
Head of the Indian Air Force, Chief Air Marshal A K Browne, told reporters that his service was offered the Iron Dome missile system two years ago but found it unsuitable.
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