August 12, 2010 Military Aviation News

F-15SA

08/12/2010

The U.S. has agreed to sell Saudi Arabia 84 F-15s. These are special models, similar to the two-seater F-15E, and unlike the single seat F-15s the Saudis already have. Israel protested selling the Saudis such advanced bomber technology, but the U.S. worked this out via secret discussions.

IAF can add advanced features if it selects Super Hornets: Boeing

08/12/2010

US aviation major Boeing Wednesday said if India selects its Super Hornets for its USD 11 billion deal for 126 multirole combat aircraft, it will be allowed to add advanced capabilities in the fighters as per future requirements.

NORAD praises results of joint air defense drills with Russia

08/12/2010

Officers of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) say they are satisfied with the results of joint anti-terrorism drills with the Russian Air Force and hope for further cooperation.

Russia to install firefighting gear on Il-76 military planes

08/12/2010

The Russian Air Force will install firefighting equipment on its Il-76 military transport planes, the force commander said on Wednesday.

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