A Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday that the Kazakh Air Force pilots will start flying on the Yak-130 advanced jet trainer next spring.
Armed Aerial Scout 72X Technical Demonstration Aircraft makes maiden flight
EADS North America announced that it has flown the second of three company-funded Armed Aerial Scout 72X Technical Demonstration Aircraft (TDA).
Gates give Lockheed Martin 2 extra years to fix F-35
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has given Lockheed Martin two extra years to resolve problems with the F-35 program.
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Philippines cancels PZL Swidnik contract for attack helicopters
Manila has decided to abandon a $73 million deal with PZL Swidnik for seven attack helicopters. A plan to buy combat utility helicopters for the Philippine Navy is put on hold as well.
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Il-38s disrupt Ex Keen Sword
The biennial Exercise Keen Sword in the Sea of Japan was disrupted when two Russian Il-38 May anti-submarine aircraft flew over the area.