Dennis Cavin, vice-president, International Air & Missile Defence Strategic Initiatives for Lockheed Martin, told Reuters that the UAE will finalize an estimated $7 billion deal to buy the THAAD air defense system this spring.
Raytheon wins $42.8million contract to train Afghan pilots
Raytheon has won a $42.8 million contract to train Afghan air force pilots in the Middle East. The company is in talks with Pakistan for a similar deal as well.
F-15E pilot wins Col. James Jabara Award for Airmanship
Capt. Mike Polidor has won the 2011 Col. James Jabara Award for Airmanship for coordinating precision strikes involving 19 aircraft during a firefight in Afghanistan.
Father of Chengdu J-7 fighter passed away
Chinese fighter designer Tu Jida has passed away on Feb. 16. Tu was responsible for designing the CJ6, J-5, JJ5, J-7II and J-7M.
ATK to modify 2 Jordanian CASA-235 into gunships
ATK announced it has received a contract from the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) of the Kingdom of Jordan to modify two of the country’s CASA-235 transport aircraft into gunships.
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