AeroVironment’s hydrogen-powered Global Observer UAV has flown for the first time at Edwards Air Force Base. In the coming weeks, the Boeing Phantom Ray and Northrop Grumman X-47B are expected to make their first flights at Edwards as well.
Danish Naval helicopters transferred to Air Force
Danish Navy’s eight Lynx helicopters has been transferred to the Air Force under a plan by the Danish government to let the air force take charge of all helicopters.
IAF Chief: “nothing earth-shaking” in missing MMRCA file
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik revealed that the document from the MMRCA tender that went missing contains no “earth-shaking” information.
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USAF F-4s get new life with banner tow missions
The USAF’s 82nd Aerial Target Squadron has decided to switch to the F-4 Phantom from the Lear jet for their banner tow missions.
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Hu Jintao confirmed J-20 1st flight when queried by Gates
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Chinese President Hu Jintao confirmed to him that the J-20 had made its first flight during their meeting today.
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