March 20, 2010 Military Aviation News

Italian firm to supply PAF with new training planes

03/20/2010

The government has decided to proceed with a $13.1-million Italian contract that would supply the Armed Forces of the Philippines with 18 new training planes by yearend.

EADS says it may rejoin tanker competition

03/20/2010

European aerospace group EADS said Friday that it may rejoin the competition for the U.S. Air Force aerial-refueling tanker contract after the Pentagon gave indications that it would extend the time needed to submit a bid.

Israeli aircraft violate Hungary airspace

03/20/2010

Two Israeli military aircraft have been sighted flying at a low altitude over the Hungarian capital unbeknown to the country's defense ministry and the civilian and military secret services.

Brazil jet contenders pass final test

03/20/2010

The Brazilian air force has given its technical nod of approval to all three fighter jets competing in the country's ambitious, multibillion-dollar contest for a fresh batch of fighter jets.

Russian strategic bombers complete 3-day efficiency drills

03/20/2010

Russian Tu-95MS Bear strategic bombers have completed a series of efficiency drills, an Air Force spokesman said on Friday.

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