July, 2010 Military Aviation News

Canadian aircraft intercept Russian bombers

07/31/2010

Canadian fighter jets have scrambled to repel Russian bombers that intruded into Canadian airspace.

Four killed in Air Force plane crash in Alaska

07/31/2010

All four crew members were killed in a U.S. Air Force cargo plane that crashed in flames while practicing for an aviation show at Elmendorf Air Force Base, the Air Force said Thursday.

Iran to engage all Air Force bases for major drills

07/31/2010

Iran's Air Force will engage its all bases for massive week-long drills, which kick off on Saturday.

Russia's defense spending to rise by 60% by 2013 - paper

07/31/2010

Russian defense spending will increase by 60 percent, to more than 2 trillion rubles ($66.3 million) by 2013 from 1.264 trillion ($42 million) in 2010, a leading Russian business daily said on Friday.

Iran warns West against 'unwise' acts

07/30/2010

Unwise acts in the Middle East at the hands of Western powers will be met with a "crushing and decisive response," an Iranian commander said.

AZ, FL, UT, VT to get Air Force's new F-35 fighter

07/30/2010

The U.S. Air Force has chosen bases in Arizona, Florida, Utah and Vermont as homes for the military's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, prompting applause from officials banking on the pricey new combat jets to supercharge their communities' economies.

Russia revives Caspian Sea Monster

07/30/2010

The Russian government has commissioned the renewal of the “Caspian Sea Monster,” the legendary ground effect vehicle (GEV). Only 30 such crafts were built in the Soviet Union over two decades.

Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers set new flight duration record

07/30/2010

Two Russian Tu-95MS Bear-H strategic bombers have carried out a record-breaking 40-hour patrol over three oceans, an Air Force spokesman said.

Missing Russian pilot freed in Sudan

07/30/2010

The missing pilot, who disappeared after a Russian helicopter was hijacked in Dafur, has been freed, a senior Russian lawmaker said on Thursday.

BAE AND ROLLS-ROYCE SEAL £700M INDIA DEAL

07/29/2010

DEFENCE firms BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce yesterday cashed in on a drive to boost trade links with India by sealing a £700million deal to supply Hawk jets to the Indian military.

Combat jets complete U.S.-Korea exercise

07/29/2010

Fighter jets from Osan Air Base flew mock combat sorties with live munitions Wednesday in the final day of Invincible Spirit, the four-day U.S.-South Korean show of naval and air power.

Political Combat Over A Fighter Jet's Engine

07/29/2010

Tuesday afternoon, in a room on Capitol Hill, a group of House members will vote on the fate of a jet engine, adding yet another battle to a years-long lobbying war between two big defense contractors.

Lockheed Says Several Parts for F-35s Are Failing

07/29/2010

Lockheed Martin said Tuesday that several parts on the most complex version of its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter were failing more often than expected, a problem that is slowing flight testing on a model tailored for the Marines.

Iran Air Force to hold major drills

07/29/2010

Iran's Air Force will stage massive week-long drills to start Saturday, a national news agency quoted a senior commander as saying on Tuesday.

Mig-35 offered to India matches all requirements: Russia

07/27/2010

Russia on Monday said that its new Mig-35 fighter had passed Indian Air Forces three evaluation tests and matched all requirements listed by New Delhi in the $10 billion tender for 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA).

U.S. jets join 'deter and defeat' drills

07/27/2010

U.S. stealth jets joined South Korean and U.S. warships Monday in military exercises aimed at warning North Korea against provocative acts, officials said.

Lockheed Says Fighter-Jet Talks With U.S. Near Conclusion .

07/27/2010

Negotiations between Lockheed Martin Corp. and the Pentagon over the price of the next batch of F-35 fighter jets are nearing conclusion, according to a senior Lockheed official.

Six Israeli airmen missing after helicopter crashes in Romania

07/27/2010

An Israel Air Force helicopter crashed yesterday in central Romania during a joint military exercise. Six Israeli airmen and one Romanian soldier were on board at the time.

Boeing Delivers 1st Super Hornet Featuring HAL Gun Bay Door

07/27/2010

Boeing on July 20 delivered to the U.S. Navy the first F/A-18 Super Hornet featuring a gun bay door manufactured by India-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Boeing Completes Final Design Review for P-8I

07/27/2010

Boeing on July 16 successfully completed the final design review (FDR) for P-8I, India's long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft. The P-8I, based on the Boeing 737 commercial airplane, is a variant of the P-8A Poseidon that Boeing is developing for the U.S. Navy.

Venezuela may acquire Russian transport planes - arms exporter

07/26/2010

Venezuela may soon buy several Russian military transport aircraft, a department head for Russia's state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Monday.

Russia has stronghold on Libyan weapons market - arms exporter

07/26/2010

Russia holds a strong position on Libya's weapons market, a department head for Russia's state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport said.

Raytheon's Pilot Helmet From the Future, Today

07/26/2010

Raytheon is a name you may associate with turgid-sounding defense tech, but rarely anything that may rank as cool. This may change: It's just unveiled its Scorpion helmet digital info tech, which may sound familiar to fans of Blue Thunder.

Indian Navy inks Rs 3000-cr AJT deal

07/26/2010

With two new aircraft carriers set to be inducted in the next five years and its air fleet in expansion mode, the Indian Navy has signed a Rs 3,042 crore deal to procure advanced trainer aircraft to train its aviators. The deal to procure 17 new Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers (AJTs) was signed on Friday and the aircraft will be delivered starting 2013.

F-16 world's most advanced 4th generation fighter: Lockheed Martin

07/26/2010

The versions of the F-16 being delivered to customers now - and which is in contention for an Indian order for 126 jets - are the most advanced 4th generation multi-role fighter aircraft currently available on the international market, its manufacturer Lockheed Martin said Wednesday.

India steals limelight at Farnborough air show

07/25/2010

Embarked on a spree of defence and commercial aviation deals, India was clearly in the limelight at the Farnborough International Air Show 2010 and the coming months may see increased efforts by foreign firms to woo the country.

One killed, 12 hurt in Indian MiG crash

07/25/2010

A farmer died and at least 12 other people were injured on Saturday when a Soviet-era MiG-27 Indian war plane crashed into a village in eastern India, police said.

RAF jets take off in 'hijacked planes' terror test

07/25/2010

Fighter jets from the Royal Air Force have taken part in a dramatic exercise to test Britain's readiness to respond to a terrorist hijack plot.

Air Force Wants Drones That Can Sense Other Airplanes' Intent

07/24/2010

Future airplane flocks would require a trained corps of pilots who intimately know their aircraft and their partners’ flying habits. Drone flocks would be a different task, however. Drones are not as smart as pilots, and cannot tell what other aircraft will do. But the military would like to change that.

Canadian Fighter Jet Goes Down

07/24/2010

The 19th Annual Alberta Air Show goes this weekend in Lethbridge despite the crash of a Canadian Forces CF-18 Friday.

Russia, NATO mull delivery of 27 Mi-17s to Afghanistan

07/24/2010

Russia and NATO are discussing the possible delivery of 27 Mi-17 helicopters to Afghanistan, NATO Military Committee Chairman Giampaolo di Paola said on Friday.

Peru clinches $250 mln deal to buy 8 Russian helicopters

07/24/2010

The Peruvian Defense Ministry and Russian state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport have signed a contract for the sale of eight Russian-built helicopters to the South American country, the Russian company said on Friday.

Russia Gets Su-35S by Year-end, Libya to Follow

07/23/2010

The Russian air force will take delivery of its first Su-35S fighter by the end of 2010, with a Libyan deal for the aircraft also anticipated to be concluded in the same time-frame.

Eurofighter Typhoon squares up to F-35 challenge

07/23/2010

The aircraft was built to meet criteria hammered out by four European defence ministries - those in the UK, Spain, Germany and Italy.

UK air show underlines geopolitical shift from West

07/23/2010

If you want to see the shift in geopolitical and military clout from Western powers toward their growing emerging rivals, look no further than the sales stands of this year's Farnborough air show.

Texas company Air Tractor takes crop-duster-turned-warplane to Farnborough International Airshow

07/23/2010

A year after Air Tractor made its international arms bazaar debut in Paris, the Olney company has taken its crop-duster-turned-warplane to England for the Farnborough International Airshow, which opened Monday.

Pilotless drones show new face of war at Farnborough

07/23/2010

Pilotless drones, remote-controlled military aircraft destined to play a vital role in combat, took a high-profile place at the Farnborough air show this week.

Tight deadline for SA decision on joining Brazilian aircraft programme

07/23/2010

Time is running out for South Africa with regard to joining Brazil’s accelerating programme to build a new military transport and air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-390.

Scan Eagle drone taps short-term leasing to expand markets

07/23/2010

Sales of unmanned military aircraft remain constrained by financing hurdles and U.S. restrictions on export sales, but Boeing Co. has found a way around that.

Russia to keep 2nd place in fighter jet exports until 2013

07/23/2010

Russia will most likely continue holding a second place on the global market of new multirole fighter jets until at least 2013, a Russian arms trade expert said.

Lockheed Martin F-22 Soars At Farnborough

07/23/2010

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor showcased its unrivaled maneuverability and aerial prowess for the international crowd attending the Farnborough International Airshow, July 19-20, in the United Kingdom.

The Future of the Global Military Aerospace Industry - Finmeccanica

07/22/2010

In the period 2010-2019 the global military aircraft market is projected to amount to some €60 billion, including approximately €20 billion of logistic and retrofit activities. The market is growing, with a new generation multi-role combat aircraft being now in full series production, while there is an increasing demand for special missions and medium tactical transport aircraft.

Italy reduces Eurofighter order

07/22/2010

Italy shocked Europe's military industry when it announced a major cut in the number of Eurofighter Typhoon jets it will order.

Airbus Military: UK Tanker to Fly By September

07/22/2010

A first flight of the A330 multirole tanker and transport (MRTT) aircraft ordered for Britain’s Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) program is due before the end of the third quarter, said Antonio Caramazana, Airbus Military vice president, head of Airbus military derivatives.

New Fighter, Priced to Sell

07/22/2010

Ongoing competition between Boeing and Airbus may have lent the most excitement to this year’s Farnborough International Air Show in England, but China’s expanding air force has also left its mark.

Farnborough Airshow pulls in £16bn of aircraft orders

07/22/2010

A surge in aircraft orders has taken the value of deals at the Farnborough International Airshow to more than $25bn (£16bn)

2 pilots survive military plane crash in Venezuela

07/22/2010

The pilot and co-pilot of a military plane ejected safely before their aircraft crashed in northeastern Venezuela on Wednesday, the national civil defense chief said.

Russia to compete for Afghan helicopter supply tender

07/22/2010

Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport is preparing to compete for a U.S. tender to supply Mi-17 helicopters to Afghanistan, the company's deputy general director Alexander Mikheyev said on Wednesday.

Russia may sign first Su-35 warplane export deal by yearend

07/22/2010

Russia could sign its first contract for the export of Su-35 Flanker-E fighter jets by the end of the year, a deputy head of Russia's state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Wednesday.

Boeing Celebrates Production of 100th CH-47F Chinook

07/22/2010

Boeing on July 22 will celebrate the 100th CH-47F Chinook helicopter built at the company's Ridley Township facility.

Eurofighter Firms to Fund AESA Development for 9 Months

07/21/2010

Eurofighter GmbH, the industrial consortium that builds the Typhoon fighter, will “pre-finance” the initial development of the AESA radar the aircraft badly needs for export campaigns, but only until next March, CEO Enzo Casolini said at the Farnborough Air Show on July 20.

Russia announces military aircraft sale to Vietnam, Algeria

07/21/2010

Russia said Tuesday it had signed agreements to sell 20 Sukhoi figher planes to Vietnam and 16 to Algeria, news agencies reported.

General Atomics Wins Approval to Sell First Predator Drones in Middle East

07/21/2010

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. said it won U.S. approval for an export version of the Predator drone, clearing the way for the first sales of the unmanned aircraft in the Middle East.

Navy Shoots Down Robotic Aircraft with Laser Beams

07/21/2010

A futuristic battle was fought over the Pacific Ocean recently, where laser beams targeted four robotic aircraft and set them on fire, sending the flaming drones plummeting into the sea.

L-3 Receives Order for Eight Additional C-27J JCA

07/21/2010

L-3 Communications, the prime contractor for the U.S. Army and Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) program, announced today the fiscal year 2010 order from the JCA Joint Program Office for eight C-27J JCA aircraft.

Boeing says more India C-17 orders possible

07/21/2010

India could buy 10 to 12 more C-17 transport planes from Boeing Co. beyond the 10 planes already planned, Christopher Chadwick, president of Boeing military aircraft told Reuters on Monday.

Russia's fifth-generation fighter to be cheaper than foreign analogues

07/21/2010

Russia's fifth-generation fighters for export will be cheaper than their foreign analogues, the general director of the aviation companies Sukhoi and MiG said on Tuesday.

Boeing F-15 Silent Eagle Demonstrator Completes 1st Weapon Launch

07/21/2010

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] successfully launched a missile from the F-15 Silent Eagle's newly designed Conformal Weapons Bay (CWB) on July 14.

Boeing Flight Demonstrates Narrowband Communications Relay on ScanEagle

07/21/2010

The Boeing Company and its subsidiary Insitu Inc. announced today that they successfully demonstrated a high-performance Narrowband Relay communications system aboard a ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in June.

Hawker Beechcraft Rolls Out First T-6C for Royal Moroccan Air Force

07/20/2010

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it has rolled out the first of 24 Beechcraft T-6C military trainers ordered by the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF).

As F-15 fighters leave, Langley ends an era

07/20/2010

For 34 years, Peninsula residents could look skyward and spot the familiar silhouette of the F-15C Eagle.

Russian Air Force to get 10 fifth-generation fighters by 2015

07/20/2010

The Russian Defense Ministry will buy the first 10 fifth-generation fighters between 2013 and 2015 and then another 60 after 2016, a senior military official said on Monday.

Russia may purchase 20 An-124 transport planes before 2020

07/20/2010

The Russian Defense Ministry may purchase some 20 An-124 Ruslan (Condor) heavy-lift transport aircraft according to the 2011-2020 state arms procurement program, a senior official said on Monday.

India to purchase two more AWACS planes from Russia

07/20/2010

India will purchase two additional Russian-made airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, the Times of India newspaper said on Monday.

Pakistan to offer JF-17 Thunder fighters at Farnborough Air Show

07/20/2010

Islamabad will put its JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft on sale at the Farnborough Air Show near London, a Pakistani TV channel said on Monday.

The Lockheed Martin F-35: Centerpiece Of 21st Century Global Security

07/20/2010

The 5th generation F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter will serve as the centerpiece for 21st century global security while strengthening international political and industrial partnerships, a senior Lockheed Martin F-35 executive said Monday at the Farnborough Air Show.

Boeing Delivers Final C-130 Avionics Modernization Program Test Aircraft

07/20/2010

Boeing on June 30 delivered the last of three test aircraft for the U.S. Air Force C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) system design and development contract.

EADS spending millions to develop new helicopter

07/19/2010

Europe's EADS (EAD.PA) said it is spending around $50 million to $75 million to develop a new armed version of its light utility helicopter for a possible U.S. Army competition and emerging strong interest by a "significant" number of foreign buyers.

Sikorsky Sees Big Orders Over Next 12-18 Months

07/19/2010

Sikorsky Aircraft, a unit of United Technologies Corp , expects a significant first order this week from a Middle Eastern country for the international version of its Black Hawk helicopter.

Boeing, EADS clash again as KC-X tanker war resumes

07/19/2010

In a pointed reference to the Boeing NewGen Tanker, EADS CEO Louis Gallois said in London on Saturday that “a large part of our development cost and risk are behind us…compared to our competitor.” The bids were delivered on July 8 and 9.

Farnborough air show attracts 59 Russian firms

07/18/2010

About 1,350 companies and organizations from 52 countries, including 59 Russian firms, will take part in the Farnborough-2010 Air Show, which opens near London on Monday.

Russian state arms exporter sees contracts worth $38 bln in 2010

07/18/2010

Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Friday its orders so far this year had exceeded $38 billion.

Thai Air Force Insists on Buying Gripen

07/16/2010

Air Force Commander-in-Chief Air Chief Marshal Itthaporn Subhawong countered Matichon newspaper's claim that the Royal Thai Air Force is spending much more on Gripen aircraft than its Romanian counterparts.

Canada Plans to Buy F-35s, but Hurdles Remain

07/16/2010

The Canadian government is expected to announce on Friday that it will buy 65 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin.

Indonesia to Buy 50 Controversial Fighter Jets from South Korea

07/16/2010

Indonesia agreed on Thursday to join a South Korean project to develop a new fighter jet which has been delayed for years by technical and budget problems.

Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin Team to Jointly Pursue U.S. Air Force’s HH-60 Recap Helicopter Program

07/16/2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. and Lockheed Martin Corp. will compete jointly for the contract to replace the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of combat search and rescue helicopters.

Boeing, Jacksonville Community Celebrate Arrival of F-16s for Aerial Target Program

07/16/2010

Boeing employees joined congressional representatives, local government officials and community leaders on July 9 at Cecil Field in Jacksonville to celebrate the arrival of the first F-16s for the QF-16 aerial target program.

Threatened Israeli strike on Iran would lead to regional war, report says

07/15/2010

The ultimate nightmare scenario could soon become a reality.

The Air Force Needs a Serious Upgrade

07/15/2010

The United States Air Force has long been the envy of the world's militaries—sleek, high-tech and lethal to all who opposed it. Now, at a clandestine military base that serves as the headquarters for the Afghanistan air war, you stare at the rows and rows of decades-old planes and wonder how those things manage to make it into the sky.

In a First, Full-Sized Robo-Copter Flies With No Human Help

07/15/2010

In mid-June, a single-turbine helicopter took off from a test field in Mesa, Arizona, avoided obstacles during flight, scoped out a landing site and landed safely.

Russia refuses to rule out expanding Kyrgyz air base

07/15/2010

Russia's Air Force chief said on Tuesday he refused to rule out the expansion of an air base in Kyrgyzstan.

Turks in Tel Aviv Show Business Binds Israel to Muslim Ally in Gaza Crisis

07/14/2010

Manager Nissim Gayus says it’s “business as usual,” six weeks after Israeli troops killed nine Turkish activists on an aid convoy bound for the Gaza Strip. While the raid has strained a political alliance of more than half a century, commercial ties between the countries survive, according to Gayus, who works at Ankara-based Yilmazlar Construction Group.

No More C-17s, Defense Officials Tell Congress

07/14/2010

The military has more than enough large transport planes, and the appropriation of any more in the next budget year will force some into premature retirement, Defense Department officials told a congressional panel today.

Saudi king 'takes charge of arms sales'

07/14/2010

King Abdallah of Saudi Arabia has taken charge of arms negotiations with the United States and is seeking to downgrade the power of the defense ministry, which is run by his ailing designated heir, Prince Sultan, Paris's Intelligence Online says.

Boeing, EADS spend big to lobby opinion on tanker deal

07/14/2010

Boeing Co. and Netherlands-based EADS are in a battle that could redraw the boundaries for U.S. defense contracting for years to come.

Russia, China to design, build heavy-lift helicopter

07/14/2010

Russia and China will cooperate in jointly developing and manufacturing a heavy-lift helicopter, a Russian deputy industry and trade minister said on Tuesday.

Russian Air Force to buy over 60 fifth-generation fighters

07/14/2010

The Russian Air Force will receive more than 60 fifth-generation fighters from 2015-16, the force commander said on Tuesday.

Lockheed Martin Delivers First Mid-Life Upgrade P-3 Orion

07/14/2010

The first Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion with new Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) enhancements was delivered to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in ceremonies here today.

MoD unveils unmanned military jet of the future

07/13/2010

Christened 'Taranis', this unmanned jet could be the combat aircraft of the future, carrying out intercontinental missile strikes while its pilot stays on solid ground.

Intrigue Idles Soviet-Era Jet In Michigan

07/13/2010

One morning last July, a Russian-made military plane landed at an airport near this Lake Superior town. Nine men with foreign accents disembarked. Some went off to eat and shop. When they returned, a flock of federal agents and local police were waiting. Five men were taken to jail.

Boeing Unveils Unmanned Phantom Eye Demonstrator

07/13/2010

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today unveiled the hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye unmanned airborne system, a demonstrator that will stay aloft at 65,000 feet for up to four days.

Third A400M Development Aircraft Takes Flight

07/12/2010

The third Airbus Military A400M development aircraft, MSN3, took off for the first time at 13:57 (11:57 GMT) July 9 from the Seville manufacturing site in Spain.

Russia to deliver 21 transport helicopters to Afghanistan

07/12/2010

Russia will supply Afghanistan with 21 Mi-17 Hip military transport helicopters, an Afghan television channel reported on Monday.

Iranian Air Force to deploy UAVs along borders

07/12/2010

The Iranian Air Force says it plans to deploy reconnaissance drones along the country's border and step up production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with combat capabilities.

Afghan air corps flies turbulent skies

07/12/2010

With the country’s rugged terrain and roads pockmarked with militant bombs, air support is vital in the fight for Afghanistan.

Airbus showcases the A400M, A380 and A330 Freighter at Farnborough

07/12/2010

Airbus, the world's number one aircraft manufacturer by annual civil aircraft deliveries, will have two industry leading edge aircraft participating in flying displays at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow (19-25th July).

France To Delay Air Programs

07/12/2010

A sketchy outline of affected programs emerged during a July 7 hearing in which Defense Minister Hervé Morin appeared before the parliamentary defense committee. Morin said the government plans to postpone orders for a new fleet of multirole tanker and transport (MRTT) aircraft to replace the C-135 fleet.

India-US begin price negotiations on Boeing C-17 airlifter

07/12/2010

India and the United States have begun talks here on the price and onboard equipment for the 10 Boeing C- 17 military transport aircraft that the Indian Air Force (IAF) wants.

Solar Impulse: flight was extremely peaceful, time and speed had no importance

07/11/2010

The experimental aircraft has successfully flown at night. The Solar Impulse aircraft had took from Payerne (Switzerland) July 7, 2010 .The experimental aircraft Solar Impulse has landed safely Thursday, July 8 this morning after a flight of 26 hours, solely powered by solar energy and batteries.

Boeing begins drone project at Cecil

07/11/2010

The F-16 that touched down at Cecil Field on Friday morning is destined for a somewhat ignoble end: first turned into a drone and then shot down into the ocean.

Raptors find new home with Hawaii Air Guard

07/11/2010

Two gray F-22 Raptor fighters circled over Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam yesterday, turning on a knife edge before touching down and pulling up to an appreciative crowd of more than 1,000 people assembled to greet a new era in Air Force capability and history here.

Boeing F-15 Silent Eagle Demonstrator Makes 1st Flight

07/11/2010

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] Silent Eagle flight demonstrator aircraft F-15E1 completed a successful first flight on July 8 from Lambert St. Louis International Airport. During the 80-minute flight, F-15E1 opened and closed its left-side Conformal Weapons Bay, which contained an AIM-120 Instrumented Test Vehicle (ITV) missile. The ITV was not launched.

Chinese air force among the most capable, analyst says

07/09/2010

The US-based The Diplomat magazine and Jane's Defence Weekly in the UK published stories this month expressing concerns about the buildup of China's air force, respectively titled "China Air Force Steps it Up" and "Chinese military aircraft: up and coming."

Russia needs more flying tankers for its Air Force

07/09/2010

The inter-theater redeployment of aircraft during Vostok-2010 was one of the key events of the strategic war games, which end today. The Su-24 Fencer and Su-34 Fullback tactical bombers used midair refueling to fly to the Russian Far East.

New Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan still relevant - Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry

07/09/2010

The issue of creating a new Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan's south is still on the agenda, the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry said.

Boeing Anticipates Approval To Export F-15 Silent Eagle

07/08/2010

Boeing expects to receive an export license for its new F-15SE Silent Eagle within the month, a development that brings the company to openly pitch the jet to South Korea as a potential launch customer.

Target Iran: Rumors or Disinformation?

07/08/2010

The international news media has been largely silent on rumors of military movements that could quite possibly be the forerunner of an attack against Iran. Any attack against Iran in this context would be against Iran's emerging nuclear weapons capability.

On Pentagon Wish List: Russian Copters

07/08/2010

The Obama administration's recent lifting of sanctions against Russia's state arms exporter could boost orders for Russian aircraft from a somewhat-unexpected customer: the U.S. military.

Irish firm charged with transferring military parts to Iran

07/08/2010

The US government has charged an Irish firm and two of its executives with illegally exporting US parts for military aircraft to Iran, the Justice Department said Wednesday.

Lockheed Martin F-35A Becomes Second Variant To Fly With Mission Systems

07/08/2010

The ninth Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter entered flight testing on Tuesday, becoming the second test jet to fly with the next-generation avionics package that will populate all operational F-35s.

Pakistan’s Infatuation with the F-16s: Dreams & Realities

07/07/2010

The 1971 Indo-Pak War was over and the Pakistan Air Force did not perform as well as in the 1965 war with India. The American technology which our brave pilots and engineers had absorbed and put to its maximum performance in the previous war let us down in the 71 War.

Singapore picks Aermacchi

07/07/2010

Singapore has reportedly shot down Korea Aerospace Industries and chosen Alenia Aermacchi for military jet trainer aircraft, DefenseNews reports from Seoul.

U.S. Aerospace and Antonov to bid for U.S. tanker

07/07/2010

U.S. Aerospace Inc, a small cash-strapped U.S. company, said on Friday it has joined forces with Antonov, the state-owned Ukrainian plane builder, to enter the hotly contested competition to build a new generation of aerial tankers for the U.S. military.

War zone drone crashes add up

07/07/2010

The unmanned craft were rushed into use in 2001 and some design and system problems were never fully addressed. Losses don't involve lives but are expensive.

Romanian military aircraft crashes, killing 10

07/07/2010

A Romanian military aircraft has crashed with 13 people on board after taking off from the Romanian town of Tuzla, leaving 10 people dead and three in critical condition, one of whom is reported to be in a coma, international media reported late on July 5 2010.

India rolls out 1st indigenous naval combat plane

07/07/2010

India's first indigenously built naval Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) rolled out here on Tuesday. The first flight is scheduled by year-end and the plane will be inducted in 2015.

Another six Super Hornets arrive at Amberley

07/07/2010

Australia's first new air combat aircraft in 25 years – have arrived at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland.

IAF to upgrade SU-30 fighter aircraft

07/07/2010

Modernising its fighter jet fleet, the Indian Air Force is going to upgrade its SU-30 MKI combat aircraft with the help of Russia.

Air force to get 20 more Tejas fighter aircraft

07/07/2010

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has won the approval to buy 20 additional Tejas fighter jets, the home-grown light combat aircraft to be built by military plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), defence minister A.K. Antony said on Tuesday.

Russian combat aircraft makers fear competition with China

07/07/2010

Russian aircraft makers MiG and Sukhoi have spoken against the sale of RD-93 jet engines to China citing the threat of strong competition from cheaper Chinese models of fighter aircraft.

Northrop Grumman wins contract to turn unmanned spy plane into refueling tanker

07/02/2010

The firm will receive $33 million from the Pentagon to retrofit the Global Hawk, which is used for reconnaissance above Iraq and Afghanistan, to carry extra fuel for other unmanned spy planes.

Russia to sell $1 bln worth of arms to Yemen

07/02/2010

Russia and Yemen could sign an arms contract worth over $1 billion, an international arms expert said on Thursday.

Russia says ready to send helicopters to help NATO in Afghanistan

07/02/2010

Russia is willing to provide transport helicopters to assist the NATO-led military contingent fighting Taliban militants in Afghanistan, a defense industry official said on Thursday.

Turkey's first MALE unmanned system is set to fly

07/02/2010

Turkey's first Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance, or MALE, unmanned aerial vehicle is set for test flights, according to a top executive at the company developing the aircraft.

Fourth C-130J Heads Home To Norway

07/02/2010

Norway’s fourth C-130J leaves the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta.

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