January 29, 2017 Military Aviation News

FA-50PHs getting components for avionics, engine systems

01/29/2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has allocated PhP37,955,000 for the acquisition of Philippine Air Force FA-50PH “Fighting Eagle” jets spares and components for avionics and engine systems. The said acquisition aims to maintain the combat and mission readiness of all FA-50PHs.

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Serbia to Get 8 MiG-29 Fighters, 2 Buk Missile Systems From Belarus

01/29/2017

Serbia will get eight Mikoyan MiG-29 twin-engine fighters and two Buk missile systems as a gift from Belarus, Serbian Defense Minister Zoran Dordevic told the Politika Serbian daily newspaper.

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Boeing Receives $2.1Bln Order to Build More KC-46 Pegasus Air Tankers

01/29/2017

Boeing has been awarded a more than $2 billion contract to build 15 KC-46 military air refuelling tankers, two spare engines and five wing refuelling pod kits, the US Department of Defense announced. "The Boeing Company [of] Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a $2.1 billion… for KC-46 Lot 3 production," the announcement stated on Friday.

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As Pentagon Orders Review of F-35 Costs, Norway Gears Up for New Fleet

01/29/2017

In an attempt to trim costs of the most expensive weapons program in history, US Defense Secretary James “Mad Dog” Mattis is looking at new ways to meet program requirements.

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First Flight of Russia’s Il-112V Transport Jet to Be Carried Out Until July 1

01/29/2017

The first flight of the Russia’s new Il-112V military transport jet will be carried out until July 1, 2017, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Saturday during a visit to the Voronezh Aircraft Production Association (VASO) plant.

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