The U.S. Air Force has granted Boeing the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) approval to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP) following a successful Defense Acquisition Board Milestone C production review.
USS George H.W. Bush Conducts First Missile Launch
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) successfully fired two Evolved NATO Sea Sparrow missiles and two Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) for the first time, to conclude its first Combat Systems Ship’s Qualification Trials (CSSQT), Jun. 23.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Hall
Indonesian Air Force KT-1B crashed landed, pilot and General ejected safely
A joy ride for Indonesian Maj. Gen. Rachmad Budianto nearly turned into disaster after his KT-1B crashed while landing at Bali’s international airport yesterday. He managed to eject safely together with the pilot. Continue reading “Indonesian Air Force KT-1B crashed landed, pilot and General ejected safely”
Rafale could go to India for Garuda 2011
The French Air Force has expressed interest in bringing its Rafale fighter to India for exercise Garuda 2011.
Boeing C-17 now in India for trials
A Boeing C-17 has flown to India where it will start flying trials this week. The aircraft arrived on Jun. 19 where it was evaluated for para-jumping and loading and unloading duties.