The Israeli cabinet ruled out a preemptive air strike against Egyptian and Syrian forces on the morning of the Yom Kippur War, minutes of the meeting revealed.
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GAO throws out US Aerospace protest
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by U.S. Aerospace that it was unfairly treated in the USAF KC-X tender.
Portugal unhappy with EH101 Merlin SAR helicopters
The Portuguese Air Force has voiced displeasure over the availability levels of its EH101 Merlin SAR helicopters.
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Sikorsky offers billions in benefits to win Turkish contract
Sikorsky is offering Ankara a major benefits plan if the company wins a contract to supply the Turkish military with utility helicopters.
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Tajikistan Mi-8 crash kills 28
A Mi-8 military helicopter has crashed in Tajikistan, killing 28 soldiers. 21 of them were members of an elite unit.