January 17, 2011 Military Aviation News

Attack of the drones

01/17/2011

There is a second-and-a-half delay between the RAF operator pressing his button and the Hellfire rocket erupting from the aircraft he is controlling, circling in the sky above Afghanistan.

US firm sweetens Turkey helicopter bid

01/17/2011

A helicopter manufacturer from the United States, competing with an Italian rival for a Turkish tender to jointly produce 109 mostly military-utility helicopters worth around $4 billion, sweetened its bid over the weekend.

Shore Up America's Air Superiority

01/17/2011

After the Chinese military tested its new stealthy fighter during U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates' visit to Beijing, most attention focused on whether or not President Hu Jintao had advance knowledge of the test. The fact that Mr. Hu appeared surprised when Mr. Gates brought it up led to speculation on the relative independence of the PLA and its potential role in next year's change in China's leadership. These are obviously important issues but they should not make us lose sight of the test

Chinese stealth fighter makes first test flight

01/17/2011

China's radar–eluding stealth fighter made its first–known test flight Tuesday, marking dramatic progress in the country's efforts to develop cutting–edge military technologies.

Lockheed buys into UAE's AMMROC aircraft repair firm

01/17/2011

The US defence giant Lockheed Martin yesterday bought a stake in the UAE's military aircraft repair and maintenance company.

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