August 26, 2010 Military Aviation News

Saudis would rely on foreign contractors for planned air force expansion

08/26/2010

A report said the Royal Saudi Air Force could not train sufficient numbers of pilots and support personnel for its planned purchase of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft from the United States.

Royal Navy may need to borrow US fighter jets

08/26/2010

Britain could be forced to "borrow" American warplanes for its new aircraft carriers as the Armed Forces' core capabilities are eroded by budget cuts.

Swiss abort major fighter jet purchase

08/26/2010

Switzerland on Wednesday postponed its search for new air force fighter jets for several years, just weeks before it was expected to announce a decision on the multibillion dollar tender.

Canadian Fighter Jets Shadow Russian Military Planes -Report

08/26/2010

Two Canadian air force fighter jets shadowed a pair of Russian military aircraft Tuesday as they flew within 56 kilometers (35 miles) of Canadian soil, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reports.

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