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Feb 20, 2019 - 9:49 AM
Leonrado and the Italian air force have established a flight school to offer advanced fighter training to international customers
Feb 20, 2019 - 7:16 AM
The company is expecting India to release a request for information, at which time it will offer the aircraft as a multi-role fighter
CV-22
Feb 19, 2019 - 10:35 AM
The Air Force's CV-22 Osprey is the latest type to receive Raytheon's Silent Knight radar, which adds several new features.
MiG-29
Feb 19, 2019 - 10:16 AM
India is seeking to acquire first-generation MiG-29s as a means of replenishing its fighter fleet at low cost.
unmanned air system by Leonardo
Feb 15, 2019 - 10:38 AM
Leonardo's new Pisa plant will build the AWHERO RUAS.
Feb 14, 2019 - 5:24 PM
Since observing the program since its inception, Spain has eyed participation in the Future Combat Air System, which has now been formalized
F-35B
Feb 14, 2019 - 6:44 AM
The UK has committed to a range of high-tech programs including the acquisition of swarming drones an adjunct to manned aircraft.
Qatar Rafale
Feb 13, 2019 - 4:01 AM
The Qatar Amiri Air Force has formally accepted its first Dassault Rafale, while training of personnel is being undertaken n France.
Feb 12, 2019 - 8:47 AM
Russia's follow-on to the A-50 "Mainstay" AWACS platform has entered into acceptance trials, offering vastly expanded capabilities
Feb 8, 2019 - 1:17 PM
Armenia is to become an operator of the Su-30SM with an initial order for four, while India hopes to swell its fleet with another 18