November 11, 2011 Military Aviation News

Aussie Wedgetails complete exercises

11/11/2011

Australia said the participation of its Boeing Wedgetail aircraft in Exercise Bersama Lima was a "step forward" for the nearly $4 billion project. The Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft "successfully participated in the Five Power Defense Arrangements Exercise Bersama Lima," Australian Minister for Defense Materiel Jason Clare said.

French Push Hard to Clinch Jet Deal with UAE

11/11/2011

Fresh from battle experience over Libya, a French Rafale jet is heading to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strut its stuff amid a heavy pitch to finally clinch a deal for the first foreign sale of the fighter aircraft. The sleek Rafale, built by Dassault Aviation, is expected to fly at the biennial Dubai Air Show, a five-day jamboree of top aviation, defense and aerospace executives, which begins on Sunday.

Grounding of OV-10 planes won't affect operations

11/11/2011

The grounding of the Air Force OV-10 units will not affect operations against lawless elements in Mindanao, the military stressed yesterday. Air Force spokesman Lt. Col. Miguel Okol said they can tap other air assets to provide air support for ground troops. “We still have other air combat assets like the MG520, SF260TP Warriors and the AS211 Warriors,” Okol said.

U.S. interested in Indian helicopter tender

11/11/2011

The United States has expressed strong interest in participating in India's tender for attack helicopter and heavy-lift helicopters despite the snub it received earlier this year in the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) competition, according to a top official.

Boeing Receives US Navy Contract to Develop New Mission Computer for Super Hornet and Growler

11/11/2011

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has received a $48 million contract from the U.S. Navy to collaboratively develop a new mission computer for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.

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