May 07, 2010 Military Aviation News

Defense Minister: Bulgaria to Have New Fighter Jets in 2015

05/07/2010

The large-scale contract for the purchase of new fighter jets for the Bulgarian Air Force will be concluded in 2012 at the earliest, Defense Minister Anyu Angelov announced.

Obama may get personal V-22 Osprey tiltrotor

05/07/2010

The official helicopter of the US President - known by the callsign "Marine One" when he is aboard, just as his jet is "Air Force One" - may in future be a V-22 "Osprey" tiltrotor rather than a normal whirlybird, according to reports.

Boeing pitches new Osprey offer

05/07/2010

Boeing is set to offer the Pentagon another multiyear deal for the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft used in Iraq and Afghanistan by the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force in Iraq and Afghanistan, company officials said.

Airbus Military delivers first C295 MPA to Chile

05/07/2010

On Friday, 30th April, the Chilean Navy received the first of three C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) that they ordered from Airbus Military in October 2007. The contract also includes five additional options.

Iran says plans new war games, photographed U.S. ship

05/07/2010

Iran announced new naval war games on Tuesday and revealed that one of its military aircraft had photographed a U.S. aircraft carrier, a day after Washington said Tehran was challenging its sea power in the Middle East.

US Air Force tells suppliers to tighten belts

05/07/2010

The U.S. Air Force's top civilian warned his aerospace suppliers to expect an increased Pentagon focus on affordability amid mounting international competition.

India Tries To Handle Defense Program Delays

05/07/2010

Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony says the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is working to expedite its numerous delayed programs.

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