An interesting radio telephony exchange between PLAAF and RoCAF on Jan. 16.
Ukraine wants to revive production of An-74
The Ukrainian government has indicated over the weekend that it wants to resume production of the Antonov An-74 cargo aircraft.
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Netherlands to replace Goalkeeper CIWS with RIM-116 and DART
Netherlands has laid out its plan to replace the aging Goalkeeper close-in weapon system (CIWS) with a new solution that consists of the RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) with the Leonardo DART (Driven Ammunition Reduced Time of flight) 76 mm guided ammunition.
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Slovenia to buy one C-27J
Slovenia is set to be the newest operator of the Leonardao C-27J transport aircraft as the country’s Ministry of Defense announced the purchase on Jan. 15.
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Construction of second B-21 has started
The director of the U.S. Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office has disclosed that the construction of the second B-21 bomber has started.
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Graphic: USAF