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LM to Build GPS III Space System for US Air Force

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:48:59 PST

The U.S. Air Force today announced that a team led by Lockheed Martin has won the competition to build the next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) Space System program, known as GPS III.

Algeria asks Russia to swap MiG-29s for Su-30 fighters - paper

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:41:20 PST

Algeria has asked Russia to deliver between 14 and 16 additional Su-30 Flanker fighters in exchange for the MiG-29 Fulcrum aircraft it was supposed to receive under a contract that was terminated this year, a Russian business daily said.

Prototype UAV Tested at Northern Edge

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:37:46 PST

Thanks to technology advances in small, unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, service-members on the ground may be able to get an inside track on what lies ahead, literally.

Iraqi air force performs medical evacuation

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:14:41 PST

May 14 marked another significant event when members of the Iraqi air force flew its first medical evacuation mission since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Alaska ANG KC-135s provide 'edge' anytime, anywhere

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:44:54 PST

Between eight and 12 KC-135 Stratotankers from Eielson Air Force Base depart each day, providing fuel to as many as 18 aircraft in one mission for Northern Edge 2008.

Abkhazia rebels claim second Georgia drone destroyed in day: report

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:32:31 PST

Rebels in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia claimed Monday to have shot down two Georgian spy planes in the same day, Interfax news agency reported, but Georgia immediately dismissed the claim.

China starts producing Russian Mi-171 helicopters - paper

Tue, 13 May 2008 03:55:20 PST

A manufacturing plant in southwest China has started to assemble Russian-designed Mi-171 transport helicopters, one of Russia's key arms exports, the Russian business daily Vedomosti said on Monday.

NAVAIR Helps Re-Build the Afghan National Army Air Corps

Tue, 13 May 2008 01:58:32 PST

NAVAIR’s Support and Commercial Derivative Aircraft Program Office, responding to a direct request from Afghanistan’s President and Minister of Defense via the Navy’s International Program Office, was directed to buy four Antonov AN-32 "Cline" aircraft for the Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) through the Foreign Military Sales program.

Strategic Airlift Capability for NATO with C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft

Tue, 13 May 2008 01:36:26 PST

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Strategic Airlift Capability of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft as well as associated equipment and services.

Northrop Grumman KC-45: Development Cost

Tue, 13 May 2008 01:29:24 PST

The U.S. Air Force found Northrop Grumman Corporation's bid to build the next generation of aerial refueling tankers superior to Boeing's in four of the five most important selection criteria.

First Gripen Fighter for South Africa Delivered

Mon, 12 May 2008 03:45:21 PST

On April 30th, the South African Air Force received and accepted its first new Gripen fighter aircraft opening a new chapter in the forces modernisation and transformation.

Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for Singapore Air Force

Mon, 12 May 2008 03:43:36 PST

Lockheed Martin has received a direct commercial sale contract from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) for the nation’s F-16 Block 52 aircraft.