German magazine Spiegel reported that two shipments of military engines from Russia to Algeria and India have been confiscated.
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Future American drones need more autonomy, better data links
At the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) in Las Vegas last week, most speakers from the U.S. military dwell on two topics, better data links and more autonomy for drones.
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Varyag likely to be inducted into service on Oct. 1
Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post reported that Varyag will officially join the People’s Liberation Army Navy fleet on Oct. 1.
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RSAF helicopter training agreement in Australia up for review
An agreement for the RSAF to operate a helicopter training detachment in southern Queensland will expire this December and it is likely to be extended for another 15 years.
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RAAF KC-30A on first multi-national exercise
The Royal Australian Air Force’s KC-30A is taking part in its first multi-national exercise at RAAF Base Townsville for Exercise Pitch Black 12.
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