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U.S. Army TH-67 receiving water cannon salute
Feb 19, 2021 - 11:47 AM
The Bell 206 derivative served as the U.S. Army's primary training helicopter since 1993.
AT-6E Wolverine
Feb 19, 2021 - 7:28 AM
The Beechcraft AT-6E is being procured to advance the U.S. Air Force’s efforts to improve the counter-terrorism capability of partner air forces.
RQ-4D Phoenix
Feb 16, 2021 - 12:12 PM
Initial operational capability has been reached by the Northrop Grumman RQ-4D fifteen months after the first was delivered.
KC-46 Japan
Feb 9, 2021 - 1:40 PM
Japan’s first new-generation 767-based tanker is in the air and due for delivery to the JASDF later this year.
LIG Nex1 long-range radar
Feb 9, 2021 - 12:36 PM
Korea intends to replace its current TPS-77 equipment with longer-ranged radars being developed by LIG Nex1.
Rafael Spice 250 ER
Feb 4, 2021 - 11:59 AM
The Spice 250 ER is a turbojet-powered derivative of Rafael’s combat-proven precision glide weapon.
F-15EX
Feb 3, 2021 - 6:35 AM
Boeing is to build up to 144 F-15EX Eagle fighters for the U.S. Air Force, destined for service with Air National Guard units.
Jan 29, 2021 - 2:01 PM
The first batch of F-16s from the Israeli Air Force arrived at Top Aces' Arizona location this week.
Falcon 20 Draken Europe
Jan 29, 2021 - 11:08 AM
Having bought Cobham Aviation Services in September, Draken has formally rebranded its UK-based activity.
Dassault Rafale C
Jan 26, 2021 - 8:43 AM
The Greek government has now signed the anticipated contract for the urgent acquisition of 18 Dassault Rafale fighters.