Britain’s National Audit Office said bad financial planning by the Ministry of Defense increased the costs of Eurofighters by £2.7 billion.
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Six upgrade IDF fighters to roll out year-end
AIDC has received six IDF fighters last month for upgrading. Four single-seats and two dual-seats jets are expected to be redelivered by end of the year.
Four in 10 South Korean Army helicopters exceed 30-year lifespan
A South Korean lawmaker says 40.7 percent of the Army’s 590 UH-1H transport and 500MD TOW attack helicopters have exceed their lifespan of 30 years.
Charles de Gaulle forced to return to port for repairs
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has been forced to return to port for repairs on the day it set sail for an Afghan support mission.
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PLAAF to bring bigger contingent to Airshow China 2010
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) says it will participate in Airshow China 2010 with a bigger contingent. However, the media reports seems to have left out the KJ-200 AEW&C.