May 04, 2010 Military Aviation News

Sikorsky to upgrade Saudi Black Hawks

05/04/2010

Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford says it signed a deal to modify Saudi Arabia's fleet of Black Hawk military helicopters.

China eager for Russian air technology

05/04/2010

Recent activity in Russia by Chinese aircraft-engine-industry employees and intelligence officers highlights Beijing's continuing dependence on Russian jet-engine technology.

New Elbit Hermes UAS selected by Israel

05/04/2010

The Israeli Defense Ministry selected Elbit Systems to deliver its unmanned aircraft system variants to strengthen the Israeli military's UAS fleet.

Iraq moves to get air force aloft

05/04/2010

The Iraqi government is negotiating to buy up to 24 Hawk jet trainer aircraft from BAE Systems in a deal worth as much as $1.6 billion, officials said, officials said.

Northrop Grumman, Bell Helicopter to Develop, Demonstrate New Medium-Range Vertical Unmanned System

05/04/2010

U.S. war fighters will be able to keep tabs on their enemies for longer periods of time, communicate more easily with their commanders, and deliver more cargo to more remote locations using the new Fire-X medium-range vertical unmanned aerial system (VUAS) unveiled today by Northrop Grumman Corporation and Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company.

India Forces Fighter Rivals To Rebid

05/04/2010

India has proved once again that it cannot push the pedal too hard for speedy procurement of a major weapon system. It has been forced to notify vendors seeking the coveted 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) award that they will need to rebid, prompting a schedule delay that might drive up costs.

Air Contingents on the NATO Baltic Air-policing mission rotate

05/04/2010

Military contingents conducting the QRA Baltic Air-policing mission will change during a ceremony at the LAF Siauliai Air Base: Polish Air Contingent with four MiG-29 will replace French soldiers.

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