Ajai Shukla reported that the Gripen was rejected by the Indian Air Force due to doubts that the fighter can be delivered with an AESA radar.
HAL’s IJT crashed
An Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) crashed in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. A picture of the crash site is in the source.
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French Air Force takes over Baltic air-policing mission
The French Air Force has taken over the role of patrolling Baltic airspace from the Luftwaffe on April 28.
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Philippine Air Force S.211 crashed
A Philippine Air Force S.211 jet trainer crashed yesterday afternoon near a beach resort in Bagac, Bataan. The pilot was killed while the other crew member is seriously injured. Hit the source for a picture of the crash site.
Lockheed Martin gets new C-130J contract from Israel
Israel has decided to buy two C-130Js from Lockheed Martin. The new aircraft will be delivered in late 2013 and late 2014 respectively.