October 11, 2016 Military Aviation News

Iraq requests $65.3m sale of AC-208 Combat Caravan aircraft from US

10/11/2016

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a $65.3m potential sale of AC-208 Combat Caravan aircraft to Iraq. Under the sale, Iraq requested two Cessna AC-208 aircraft, as well as related equipment, training, and support.

VIDEO: C295 demonstrates air-to-air refuelling

10/11/2016

A palletised refuelling unit was installed on a company-owned example for the 29 September trials, along with the computer system required to control the procedure. The medium transport successfully made multiple contacts with a probe-equipped C295 operated by the Spanish air force, with both crews reporting “extremely smooth operation” at speeds down to 110kt (203km/h).

Poland to Consider French Offers on Military Aircraft

10/11/2016

Despite Poland's failed talks on purchase of 50 French Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal, Warsaw will consider other French offers on buying military aircraft, Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said.

Adapt and Overcome: Chinese Pilots Learn Russian to Fly Su-35 Fighters

10/11/2016

A new shipment of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighter aircraft soon to be delivered to China will be fitted with onboard readout systems that display data in Russian.

Joint Russia-Serbia BARS-2016 Drills Kick Off in Serbia

10/11/2016

Joint Russian-Serbian BARS-2016 tactical flight exercises started in Serbia, according to official statement of Russian Defense Ministry.

US, Germany to Conduct Observation Flight Over Russia

10/11/2016

The United States and Germany will conduct an observation flight over Russia's territory under the Open Skies Treaty this week, the head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Nuclear Risk Reduction Center said Monday.

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