South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) says its developing a tilt-rotor UAV for reconnaissance missions.
France, UAE in final stages on Rafale deal
French Defence Minister Gerard Longuet said on LCI television on Monday that Paris is in late-stage talks with UAE on a deal for Rafale fighters.
Ugandan Su-30 had bird strike last month
A Ugandan Su-30 has a bird strike on Sept. 8 which damaged one of its engines. The aircraft was grounded for three weeks until Rosoboronexport fix the engine.
Extend of U.S. secret drone bases
AlterNet has identified at least 60 bases used by the U.S. military and the CIA to run their drone operations.
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U.S. Navy’s UAV operators will come from similar manned platforms
The U.S. Navy will select aviators who have worked on similar manned platforms for its UAV operations.