March 04, 2010 Military Aviation News

Aeronautics to supply tactical unmanned aerial vehicles to Polish forces in Afghanistan

03/04/2010

Aeronautics Ltd., based in Yavne, announced on 1 March 2010 that it will supply Aerostar UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) systems to Polish military forces operating in Afghanistan. The supply contract, which exceeds $30 million, was signed this weekend in Poland.

Resupply by Robot? UAV Competition Heats Up

03/04/2010

Resupplying combat troops in Afghanistan is a dangerous, slow and increasingly expensive undertaking. Moving a truck filled with supplies 50 miles could require as many as 100 Marines, most of them to provide security, and take about 24 hours, according to DefenseNews.

All F-5 jets grounded until probe is complete

03/04/2010

Following the crash of two South Korean Air Force F-5 fighter jets that took the lives of three pilots Tuesday, the Air Force ordered all air bases across the country to halt operations of F-5 aircraft until the final results of investigations into the incident are released.

Lockheed Martin Receives $213 Million Contract For 20 New F-16s For Egypt

03/04/2010

The U.S. government has awarded an initial $213 million to Lockheed Martin for long-lead tasks for the production of 20 new Advanced Block 52 F-16 aircraft for Egypt.

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