China Defense Blog has some pictures of China’s militarized Learjets that were employed in ELINT duties since the last millennium.
Apaches goes to sea aboard HMS Ark Royal
Three British Army Apache helicopters are on board HMS Ark Royal to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior in October.
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Its the Frankentanker again
Some details on Boeing’s KC-767 NewGen Tanker for the KC-X contest has emerged. According to Flight International, the tanker will have cargo door and floor from the 767-300F and the cockpit from the 767-400ER. The wing and fuselage will be based on the -200. Although its not clear if its the -200ER or -200LRF.
Pantex Begins Disassembly of a W84 Warhead
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced that it has completed disassembly and inspection of the first W84 thermonuclear warhead at NNSA’s Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas.
Back to square one for India air refueling tanker contest
India has restarted a tender for six new aerial refueling tankers. This comes after New Delhi canceled an order for Airbus A330 tankers earlier this year.