May 08, 2010 Military Aviation News

Dassault-UAE May Have Rafale Deal This Year

05/08/2010

Discussions between France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a prospective next-generation Rafale strike fighter are taking longer than expected but Paris hopes an agreement can be reached on a "common core" aircraft by the end of the year, a French official said May 3.

Taiwan could seek Mirage kickbacks

05/08/2010

The Air Force may file a case with the international commercial arbitration court to seek the return of kickbacks that were allegedly paid during the procurement of French Mirage 2000 jet fighters in 1992.

Paris hopes to strike an agreement with UAE by the end of this year

05/08/2010

According to the official reports, negotiations between France and the United Arab Emirates on Dassault Aviation's Rafale fighter jet are taking longer than expected but Paris hopes to strike an agreement by the end of this year.

Schwartz: No light attack aircraft in combat

05/08/2010

The Air Force’s top uniformed leader is adamant the service will not fly light attack and light mobility planes in missions over Iraq and Afghanistan.

New missions for Springfield Air Base

05/08/2010

The Springfield Air National Guard Base will now be home to two long-term missions: a National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) mission, as well as a new MQ-1 mission.

Prince Harry passes Army pilot course

05/08/2010

Prince Harry's hopes of returning to frontline action in Afghanistan were given a major boost today when it was announced that he had passed his Army pilot's course.

India warns US against military aid to Pakistan

05/08/2010

India's defence minister cautioned the United States on Friday against military supplies to rival Pakistan, saying the hardware could be diverted to target India.

Did Military Use Spy Planes to Illegally Track Times Square Terrorist?

05/08/2010

Everyone is very glad that U.S. officials caught Times Square would-be terrorist Faisal Shahzad with moments to spare. Authorities say they tracked him by his pre-paid cell phone, but they won't specify how.

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