December 15, 2016 Military Aviation News

Indian Navy Rejects Indigenously-Built Light Combat Aircraft

12/15/2016

The indigenously designed and built Light Combat Aircraft designed for the Navy (LCA-Navy) has been rejected by the Indian Navy, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba said. The fighter built in India doesn't meet requirement of the Navy, he said. The Navy will now look at global manufacturers and its options are limited to USA, France, Russia and Sweden for a fighter that can join the fleet in the next six years.

China Inducts First Stealth Fighter Into Air Force, India Still To Build One

12/15/2016

Images have appeared on restricted Chinese social media platforms that show the country's first stealth fighter, the J-20, in Air Force markings with serial numbers which indicate the jet is now entering squadron service with the Chinese Air Force.

Bulgaria issues RFP for new fighter

12/15/2016

The RFP was presented to four countries on 9 December, namely Italy, Portugal, the USA and Sweden, which have until March 2017 to submit their bids. Bulgaria will purchase its fighter through a government-to-government agreement with one of the countries, and the proposals will be prepared by the governments together with the respective manufacturers.

South China Sea Military Build Up Could Escalate US-China Tensions

12/15/2016

A new report suggests that China has dedicated significant effort to militarizing outposts in the South China Sea, but the US remains ready to respond to further “aggressive” behavior.

Russian Helicopters Handed All Aircrafts Set for 2016 to Defense Ministry

12/15/2016

The Russian Helicopters holding has transferred to the Russian Defense Ministry all the Mi-28N, Mi-35M and Mi-26 helicopters, set to be delivered in 2016, the holding’s press service said in a statement on Wednesday.

Russia's Black Sea Fleet Forms Full-Strength Su-30SM Squadron in Crimea

12/15/2016

Russia's Black Sea Fleet has formed a full-strength squadron of 12 advanced Su-30SM multirole fighter jets in the country's southwestern region of Crimea, the fleet's spokesman said Wednesday.

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