Aviation News
Mitsubishi Electric was awarded a research contract by the Japanese Ministry of Defense for detection of ballistic missiles using satellites. The bid submitted by the company was just 22 Japense Yen.
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General Atomics has tested its newly developed Self-Protection Pod (SPP) on the MQ-9 last year at the Yuma Proving Grounds (YPG).
Photo: General Atomics
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said in a speech on Jan. 22 that he wants to replace the aging UH-1 helicopter with six to seven new ones.
Senior Airman Sadie Colbert, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Three Indian Air Force Rafale fighters flying home from France this month will have tanker support from a UAE A330 MRTT.
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The U.S. Trade Department has disclosed the sale of the Patriot air defense missile system to Morocco in December, the announcement was uncovered by The North Africa Post.
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