A Venezuelan Air Force K-8 trainer crashed in Barquisimeto, about 360 km west of Caracas, on Jul. 21. A photo of the crash site is in the article. Continue reading “Venezuelan K-8 trainer crashed, engine failure was cause”
AgustaWestland to sell 30 helicopters of various types to Algeria
Defense News reports that Algeria is close to signing a deal with AgustaWestland for 30 helicopters of various types.
Eurofighter consortium: F-35 is successor to A-10 not F-16
Officials from the Eurofighter consortium have been telling attendees at the Farnborough Air Show that the F-35 is not a fighter at all. Continue reading “Eurofighter consortium: F-35 is successor to A-10 not F-16”
Fly-off for AH-64D and Mi-28 in India
The AH-64D and Mi-28 attack helicopters are both in India where they are undergoing trials for a right to enter service with the IAF.
South Africa Purchases Raytheon Paveway Laser-Guided Bombs
The South African Department of Defence has awarded Raytheon a contract for Paveway II laser-guided bombs. Continue reading “South Africa Purchases Raytheon Paveway Laser-Guided Bombs”