June 25, 2010 Military Aviation News

Is Israel Arming in Saudi Arabia?

06/25/2010

Israeli Air Force aircraft dropped off large quantities of military gear at a Saudi Arabian military base last week in preparation for a potential attack on Iran, a number of Iranian and Israeli news outlets have reported.

Boeing to build eight C-17 military transport aircraft under $1.5 billion contract awarded this week

06/25/2010

U.S. Air Force leaders on Tuesday ordered eight Boeing C-17 Globemaster III rapid strategic airlift aircraft designed to operate from main operating bases or forward operating bases with short or unimproved runways.

French Rafale jets for 2011 wargames

06/25/2010

The French Air Force may field its latest Rafale fighters for an Indo-French military exercise in India next year. The Rafale's presence in such a setting would come at a time when competition for IAF's mammoth MMRCA (medium multi-role combat aircraft) contract, in which the French fighter is participating, would enter the final lap.

Nigerian Air Force, reaching for the stars

06/25/2010

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently marked its 46th anniversary in Kaduna by displaying its combat readiness. Chris Agbambu, who was there, reports that the force has come of age and can now bark and bite.

Russian military to receive first An-70 transport planes by 2012

06/25/2010

Russia may start receiving its first An-70 military transport planes as early as in 2012, the defense minister said on Thursday.

Boeing C-130 Avionics Modernization Program to Enter Production

06/25/2010

The Boeing Company today announced that the U.S. Air Force has granted the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) approval to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP) following a successful Defense Acquisition Board Milestone C production review.

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