The Swiss defense ministry is proposing to hike the defense budget by 5 billion Swiss francs in order to buy 22 new fighters.
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HQ USAF/A3O endorses Boeing C-130 AMP HUD
Boeing announced yesterday that Headquarters U.S. Air Force Directorate of Operations (HQ USAF/A3O) has endorsed the company’s C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) Head-Up Display (HUD) and Head-Down Primary Flight Display (HDPFD) as the aircraft’s primary flight reference.
Telegraph: RAF Hawk solo display pilot had carried out dangerous stunts
The Telegraph revealed that the RAF Hawk solo display pilot had been suspended after flight recorders showed he had carried out high-g maneuvers that have not been authorized.
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CF-18 pilot speaks about crash for first time
Capt. Brian Bews from the Canadian Air Force spoke publicly for the first time on Tuesday about the recent crash of his CF-18.
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Indian Navy issues RFI for 50 light utility helicopters
Despite the fact that it had partnered with the Air Force for light helicopters, the Indian Navy has issued a separate request for information (RFI) for 50 aircraft.
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