PHOTO: Russian Airforce Sukhoi Su-35S spotted at Bolshoye Savino
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PHOTO: Russian Airforce Sukhoi Su-35S spotted at Bolshoye Savino ©Kirill M
The First Three Z-10 Helicopters Have Been Delivered to Pakistan
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Pakistan bought Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter and the first three helicopters have been delivered to Pakistan (unconfirmed information). Early Pakistan showed interest in purchasing Z-10 helicopters. The helicopter is capable of targeting the enemy with a range of 3 to 4 kilometers without coming in reader. It is also capable of targeting in the air […]
Nigerian Air Force to receive two second hand Alpha Jet trainer and light attack aircraft
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The Nigerian Air Force has acquired at least two second hand Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet trainer and light attack aircraft as it continues to expand its aerial fleet, reports today, March 26, Africa-focused website defenceWeb. One of the jets was seen passing through the United Kingdom on 25 March, having travelled from the United States via […]
Italian Army, Navy eying AW609
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In the time it took Boeing and the US Marines to develop and put into service the Osprey tilt-rotor helicopter, Italy’s AgustaWestland has lingered over development of its own, smaller tilt-rotor, prompting questions about the fate of the program. Initially developed in partnership with Bell, the AW609 has racked up test flights and turned into […]
Northrop Grumman Delivers Center/Aft ‘Shipset’ for First RAAF EA-18G Growler
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Northrop Grumman mechanics perform final quality inspections on the center/aft fuselage shipset produced by the company for the first Australian EA-18G Growler. The subassembly will be delivered to The Boeing Company for final integration into a complete aircraft. (photo : Northrop Grumman) EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has completed and delivered to […]
Mass production of T-50 fighters to start in 2016
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Russia may start mass production of fifth-generation T-50 fighter (PAK FA) jets in 2016, Russian Deputy Defence Minister Yuri Borisov said Monday. “We have plans to deliver the first series of fifth-generation fighter jets next year,” Sputnik News quotes Borisov. Deputy Defence Minister is currently visiting to the Komsomolsk-on-Amur aviation plant in the country’s Far […]
Turkey expects new delays in Airbus A400M delivery
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Turkey is preparing for further delays in the delivery of two A400M military transport aircraft it ordered from Airbus Group, according to defence officials in Ankara. It signed a deal for 10 of the heavy cargo and troop carriers in 2003 as part of a group of seven European NATO nations, expecting its part of […]
Airbus Helicopters rejects bribery allegations in Greek NH-90 deal
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Airbus Helicopters on Monday rejected a German media report that the defence company had bribed Greek officials to buy several of its NH-90 helicopters. “These allegations are groundless and damage the reputation of Airbus Helicopters,” the company said in a statement. German newspaper Bild had reported that Airbus’ helicopter unit was alleged to have paid […]
In Ukraine, crashed military helicopter Mi-24
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Near Kiev, in Vasilkovsky region crashed Mi-24 helicopter of the armed forces of Ukraine, reports military-informant.com. 1 Ukrainian soldiers killed, 2 injured, in helicopter crash Military helicopter flew from the Peace in the Poltava region in the city of Zhytomyr region Ozernoye. The helicopter assigned to a military unit in Lviv. In the crash killed […]
Vietnam is in talks to buy 12 transport aircraft Let L-410
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Vietnam is in talks to buy 12 short-range transport aircraft Let L-410 of the Czech Republic. L-410 Turbolet 14,42m long, 5,83m tall, 19,48m wingspan, maximum takeoff weight of 6.4 tons, aircraft load carrying 1.6 tons of cargo or 19 people. The aircraft is equipped with 2 Turboprop Walter M601E allowed to reach a maximum speed […]