The Indian Navy is having problems operating the MiG-29K. A news report said the type is facing hydraulic problems and this force the pilot to apply emergency brakes during landing. This action consequently leads to tire bursting.
Northrop Grumman to pay $5.2m fine on B-2 paint
Northrop Grumman will pay a fine of $5.21 million to settle allegations related to tests on a paint system it developed for the B-2 stealth bomber.
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RAAF Super Hornets operational
Australia’s first squadron of F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jets is operational. Four more aircraft have been delivered as well.
Brazil may need to fallback on F-5s to defend nation
A decision to select the winner of the FX-2 competition could see Brazil relying on its F-5s to defend the country after it retires 12 Mirage 2000s in 2014.
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Production of Hsiung Feng IIE, III going smoothly
Taiwan’s Deputy Defense Minister Chao Shih-chang said the mass production of Hsiung Feng IIE land attack cruise missile and Hsiung Feng III supersonic anti-ship missile is progressing smoothly.