Thai Army will request the new government to buy 30 new Bell 212 helicopters to replace its Vietnam-era UH-1s.
Uganda President commissions Su-30MK2
Uganda President, Gen Yoweri Museveni, has commissioned the first two of six Su-30MK2 fighters.
Australia won’t commit on F-35, could buy more Super Hornets instead
Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith told Australian radio that he will not commit into buying 100 F-35s at the moment and Canberra could consider buying more Super Hornets instead.
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Chinook shot down by RPG in Afghanistan
A Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan by a rocket-propelled grenade in eastern Afghanistan early Monday.
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KC-390 to be powered by V2500
The KC-390 tanker/transport will be powered by the V2500-E5 engine from International Aero Engines AG.
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