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Thailand is international launch customer for AT-6

Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 by alert5

Thailand has become the international launch customer for Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine.

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Watch IAF Su-30MKI, An-32 practice take off and landing on Purvanchal Expressway

Posted on November 15, 2021 by alert5

Brazilian Air Force cuts KC-390 order to 15 aircraft

Posted on November 14, 2021 by alert5

The Brazilian Air Force has decided to move forward with its plan to cut its order for the Embraer KC-390 tactical transport from 28 to 15 airframes.

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Boeing executive says USAF will order E-7A next year

Posted on November 14, 2021 by alert5

Mike Manazir, Boeing’s vice president for defense business development, told reporters in a news conference ahead of the Dubai airshow that the company expects the U.S. Air Force to place an order for the E-7A early warning aircraft next year.

A Royal Australian air force E-7A Wedgetail departs after receiving fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, July 3, 2017. The E-7A can control the tactical battle space, providing direction for fighter aircraft, surface combatants and land based elements, as well as supporting aircraft such as tankers and intelligence platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)

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MIUS will be powered by AI-222F turbofan

Posted on November 13, 2021 by alert5

Baykar has selected the AI-222F turbofan engine for its MIUS unmanned combat air vehicle.