EADS on Thursday said the U.S. Army can operate an armed version of the UH-72 at the same or less cost than upgraded OH-58s.
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Israeli UAV made emergency landing in West Bank
An Israeli Sky Rider mini-UAV made an emergency landing near Nablus, West Bank on Wednesday after completing a military operation.
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VMFA(AW)-242 flew simulated strike mission from Japan to Philippines
F/A-18Ds from VMFA(AW)-242 flew simulated bombing runs in Crow Valley, Philippines Oct. 12. The four aircraft took off from Iwakuni, Japan and were refueled by KC-130s from Futenma during the four-hour trip.
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Hezbollah UAV reportedly made in Germany
Lebanese newspaper Al-Jumhuriyah named Germany’s Siemens and Bockstiegel as the companies who supplied parts for the Hezbollah UAV that entered Israeli airspace.
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Netherlands to buy 28 AIM-9X Block IIs
Netherlands has requested to buy 28 AIM-9X Block II missiles for its F-16s. The entire package is expected to cost $60 million.