Members of the U.S. Congress are unhappy that American taxpayers’ money is being used to buy Russian Mi-17s helicopters for the Afghan Army Air Force. Continue reading “U.S. lawmakers wants Pentagon to stop equipping Afghans with Mi-17s”
Nimrod MR4A may not reach RAF Kinloss till end of the year
The British Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the Nimrod MR4A will not deploy to RAF Kinloss until end of the year. Continue reading “Nimrod MR4A may not reach RAF Kinloss till end of the year”
USAF unhappy over Global Hawk program
The U.S. Air Force’s Assistant Secretary for Acquisition has voiced his displeasure over the Global Hawk program. Continue reading “USAF unhappy over Global Hawk program”
Bagram C-130 completes airdrop in Afghanistan in treacherous conditions
A C-130 from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing was able to resupply coalition forces stuck in a Afghan valley with little food and water under treacherous conditions. Continue reading “Bagram C-130 completes airdrop in Afghanistan in treacherous conditions”
LM will assume more risk on F-35
Lockheed Martin will assume more risk for any cost increase in the next F-35 production lot by switching to a fixed price plus incentives contract two years earlier than planned.