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Rafales in flight
Sep 27, 2019 - 3:07 AM
At a time when it prepares to formally accept its first aircraft, India appears likely to sign for a second batch of Rafales in the coming months.
Leonardo TH-119
Sep 27, 2019 - 12:29 AM
AIN flies the Leonardo TH-119 IFR training helicopter.
Sep 26, 2019 - 3:43 AM
Korea's NI-600VT is based on the Rotorway A600 with a KAI-developed autonomous systems.
Sep 26, 2019 - 3:23 AM
The AT-5 Yung Yin (Brave Eagle) is a modern derivative of the two-seat version of the F-CK-1 light fighter, but with simplified systems and reduced power
Leonardo support center
Sep 25, 2019 - 3:21 PM
Leonardo said it would build a new Florida support center if selected for the U.S. Navy's new training helicopter program.
Sep 23, 2019 - 1:03 PM
Despite selecting the T129, the Philippines could turn to Bell for attack helicopters, while the AH-1 is in the running for other Asia-Pacific requirements
Sep 20, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Hastings has more than 30 years of government and military service, and has held leading roles with Bell, Northrop Grumman, BAE and DOD.
Sep 20, 2019 - 6:21 AM
The “Green Mountain Boys” of the Vermont ANG are the first Guard unit to receive the fifth-generation Lightning II
Boeing MQ-25 Stingray prototype
Sep 20, 2019 - 4:15 AM
Boeing’s MQ-25 unmanned carrierborne tanker gets flight trials under way at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
Sep 19, 2019 - 1:42 PM
Japan is the first export customer for the KC-46, and expects to get its first of an initially approved batch of four aircraft in 2021