A new squadron of the Israeli Air Force will be activated this week but despite flying F-15s and F-16s, the squadron will never leave the ground. This squadron operates eight simulators.
13 An-70 for Ukraine, Russia
The president and chief designer of Ukraine’s Antonov told Itar-Tass on Saturday that Ukraine and Russia plan to build 13 An-70 tactical transport aircraft.
NZ whitepaper says more than $3 billion needed to replace C-130 and P-3 after 2020
A New Zealand Defense Force White Paper expected to be published next month is understood to reveal that more than $3 billion will be required to replace RNZAF’s C-130 and P-3 in the next decade.
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Indian Air Force to equip its aircrews with Search and Rescue System
The Indian Air Force wants to equip its aircrews with personal rescue beacons and transmitters to aid search and rescue efforts.
French Air Force faces capabilities gap
Aviation Week examines possible gaps in the French Air Force if budget cuts materialized.
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