Latest photo of Varyag in Dalian, China shows preparations underway for some sort of ceremony in the near future.
Benghazi shut down temporarily as U.S. drones flew overhead
Libya had to close down the airspace above Benghazi airport after militants fired anti-aircraft guns at two U.S. drones flying overhead.
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Four German Tigers delivered for Afghanistan deployment
The first four German Tiger helicopters upgraded for deployment to Afghanistan have been delivered. The modifications includes a sand filter, additional defense weaponry, a mission data recorder and enhanced communications equipment for multinational missions.
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India being eyed as potential A400M customer
Airbus Military thinks India is a potential customer for its troubled A400M airlifter. Plans are underway to bring the aircraft to India for demonstration once it is certified.
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Eurocopter hands over first Puma Mk2 to U.K.
Eurocopter has handed over its first Puma Mk2 aircraft to the British Ministry of Defence. A total of 24 RAF Puma helicopters are to be upgraded under the program.
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