Documents released by Wikileaks on Sunday suggest that the Taliban may have shot down a Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan in 2007 using a MANPAD. Continue reading “Wikileaks documents say Taliban may have strong anti-aircraft capabilities earlier than previously thought”
Canada and Sikorsky reached agreement on CH-148
Sikorsky has avoided paying penalties for being late with the CH-148 program but will have to deliver aircraft with full mission systems in 2012. Continue reading “Canada and Sikorsky reached agreement on CH-148”
CF-18 crash pilot says Martin Baker is his new best friend
The Canadian fighter pilot who managed to eject from his CF-18 last week during an air show practice said in a statement that he considers Martin Baker is his new best friend. Continue reading “CF-18 crash pilot says Martin Baker is his new best friend”
Israeli CH-53 goes down in Romania
A Israeli Air Force CH-53 helicopter went down Monday in Romania while taking part in Exercise Blue Sky 2010. Continue reading “Israeli CH-53 goes down in Romania”
Advanced Air Defence interceptor test successful
India’s indigenous Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile on Monday carried out another successful intercept.