Russia’s bid to test an armed drone has suffered a setback and the prototypes will only be ready in 2014.
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Boeing peddles CH-47 to Israel
Boeing is trying to entice Israel with a version of its CH-47 to replace the IAF’s CH-53s.
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INS Vikramaditya to test flight operations in June, July
MiG-29Ks, Ka-31 and Ka-27 naval helicopters will land and take-off from the flight deck of INS Vikramaditya during sea trials in June and July.
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Rusty anchor installed on Admiral Kuznetsov
A Russian businessman is on trial for overcharging the Navy for an anchor that is installed on aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov.
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Taiwan military tests ability to defend air base against paratroop attack
Female paratroopers dropped into Hsinchu air force base in northern Taiwan on Thursday in a drill to test the military’s response to an airborne invasion.
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