February 27, 2010 Military Aviation News

How US Navy rescued Dar ship from pirates

02/27/2010

The Unites States Navy made a dramatic intervention to rescue a Tanzanian ship and seized eight of the marauding Somali pirates, who attempted to hijack the vessel on Sunday, it was revealed in Dar es Salaam yesterday.

Lebanon Glad about Free Russian MiG-29 Fighters, but Wants Helicopters Instead

02/27/2010

Lebanon is grateful for Russia’s MiG-29 fighter jets, which Russia promised to give to the Mideastern country as a gift. However, Lebanese officials wonder whether the country really needs them. Lebanon tries to find out if Russia could replace the fighters with something else.

Clothes make the pilot: F-35 gets next-generation gear

02/27/2010

The new generation of Nomads will have a new generation of flight suits.

Air Guard to upgrade its F-16 jets

02/27/2010

The South Dakota Air National Guard’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets is being replaced by newer models from Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City.

Duluth's 148th Gets New Fighter Jets

02/27/2010

Today, Congressman Jim Oberstar announced that the 148th will be receiving the first of 18 F-16 block 50 fighter jets in April, final delivery will be complete by September.

Boeing Signs AU$44M Contract Expansion for Australian Army Rotary Wing Support

02/27/2010

Boeing has signed an AU$44 million change proposal with the Commonwealth of Australia to increase the scope of the Army Aviation Training and Training Support (AATTS) contract.

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