A C-5M Super Galaxy flew a non-stop, polar route from Dover Air Force Base to Afghanistan on Jun. 5 and 6, making it the first U.S. Air Force aircraft to do so.
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Fire Scout starts operations in northern Afghanistan
The MQ-8B Fire Scout flew its first flight over northern Afghanistan on May 2 and achieved initial operational capability 19 days later.
BAE Systems Hawk defeated by T-50, M346 again
BAE Systems has pulled out of the race to supply Poland with 16 advance jet trainers. Steve Mead, BAE Systems’ Vice-President for Central and Eastern Europe, told Reuters the decision is final.
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Saudi Arabia requests for 404 CBU-105D/B Sensor Fuzed Weapons
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress last week of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of 404 CBU-105D/B Sensor Fuzed Weapons and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $355 million.
India could buy beyond 16 C-17s
In an interview with India Strategic defense magazine, outgoing air force chief Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik hinted that India could buy more C-17s than the 16 aircraft currently planned.