North Korea’s Participation In Vietnam War Specified In New Dossier
North Korea dispatched dozens of pilots to the Vietnam War decades ago, with its communist ally short of specialists to operate MiG-17 and MiG-21 fighter jets in battles against the United States, according to a recently released dossier.
Cancelled Nimrod MRA4 costs highlighted by NAO report
Final costs for cancelling the much-troubled Nimrod MRA4 programme have been confirmed.
In a report on major UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) projects published by the National Audit Office (NAO) on November 16, final costs for cancelling the much-troubled Nimrod MRA4 programme were finally confirmed.
20 More Hawk Mk132 AJTs for Indian Air Force
The proposal of Indian Air Force suggests for new Hawks sanctioned by the defence acquisitions council chaired by defence minister A. K. Antony. The new AJTs costs around 3,600 crore. This will be in addition to the 124 advanced jet trainers (AJTs) previously ordered.
Russian Sukhoi T-50 Makes Flight Test Progress
The third prototype of the Sukhoi T-50 Fifth-Generation Fighter made a first flight on November 22 with test pilot Sergey Bogdan at the controls.
French Offer for Dassault Rafale Is Uncompetitive
The saga of the UAE’s new fighter procurement took another turn Wednesday when the Emirates’ top decision-maker on defense contracts described Dassault’s offer for the Rafale as “uncompetitive and unworkable.
Swiss Choose Cost-Effective Gripen Over Rafale and Eurofighter
Switzerland has chosen the Saab Gripen as its new fighter aircraft, in preference to the Dassault Rafale or Eurofighter Typhoon. Defense Minister Ueli Maurier told journalists that the Swedish package including 22 jets is worth $3.4 billion.
The SA Air Force CN235 to retire soon
Indonesian Air Force to get 24 F-16C/D Block 25s
Azerbaijan to buy four Ka-32 helicopters from Russia
Russian Sukhoi T-50 Makes Flight Test Progress
The third prototype of the Sukhoi T-50 Fifth-Generation Fighter made a first flight on November 22 with test pilot Sergey Bogdan at the controls.
The flight from the Dzemgi aerodrome of the Komsomolsk-upon-Amur Aircraft Production Organization (KnAAPO) lasted more than one hour and was uneventful, according to KnAAPO. The T-50 is also known as the PAKFA, a Russian acronym meaning Future Complex of Frontal Aviation.
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Last Marietta-made F-22 Raptor complete Dec. 12.
The final Lockheed Martin Corp. Latest from The Business Journals Lockheed Martin lands B F-35 orderLockheed Martin building satellite for NewSat of AustraliaBizarre business news of the week Follow this company F-22 Raptor stealth fighter will come off the line at the defense contractor’s Marietta, Ga., plant on Dec. 13.
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UK Ministry of Defence Invests In Future Combat Air Systems
The Ministry of Defence yesterday signed a new £40 million contract with BAE Systems to ensure the UK retains a leading edge in the next generation of combat air systems.
Turkey Changes Radar on Jets to Shoot Down Israeli Aircraft
Turkey Changes Radar on Jets to Shoot Down Israeli Aircraft
The war of words between Turkey and Israel has now translated into action that could potentially destabilize the Middle East with Turkey ordering new radars not under NATO specifications so that the Turkish Air Force can shoot down Israeli jets.
Since September 1 with the publication of the UN Palmer report which justified Israel’s actions aboard the Mavi Marmara in May 2010, Turkey has changed its policy towards Israel, taking an aggressive stance demanding an apology, downgrading diplomatic relations and interfering in Israeli trade agreements with Cyprus and Greece
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