June 24, 2010 Military Aviation News

Lockheed Martin F-35 Navy Jet Confirms Carrier-Landing Strength Predictions

06/24/2010

A Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II carrier variant successfully completed testing in which it was dropped from heights of more than 11 feet during a series of simulated aircraft-carrier landings. The tests validated predictions and will help confirm the F-35C's structural integrity for carrier operations.

Boeing Receives Contract to Upgrade US Air Force KC-10 Cockpits

06/24/2010

Boeing today announced that it has received a $216 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the service's 59-jet KC-10 tanker fleet with a new communication, navigation, surveillance and air traffic management (CNS/ATM) system.

U.S. military criticized for purchase of Russian copters for Afghan air corps

06/24/2010

The U.S. government is snapping up Russian-made helicopters to form the core of Afghanistan's fledgling air force, a strategy that is drawing flak from members of Congress who want to force the Afghans to fly American choppers instead.

First made-in-Sudan military aircraft launched

06/24/2010

The Sudanese military has assembled the country's first-ever military aircraft from spare-parts manufactured locally as part of the country's industrialization strategy, state media said in a report.

Singapore Air Force Participates In Air Exercise With France, India

06/24/2010

For the first time, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is participating in an air exercise with the French Air Force (FAF) and Indian Air Force (IAF) in France.

Belgian Air Component participates in first Red Flag-Alaska

06/24/2010

Twenty-seven members from the Belgian Air Component (BAC) 15th Air Transport Wing 20th Squadron made history this year by participating in their first Red Flag-Alaska (RF-Alaska) exercise.

UK plans arms export drive to offset cuts

06/24/2010

Britain will try to boost defence exports to offset possible job losses after a defence sector review that is expected to slash spending, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.

Taiwan Sends Aircraft to U.S. For Upgrade

06/24/2010

Taiwan's defence ministry said Wednesday it has shipped two Hawkeye early warning aircraft to the United States to boost their capabilities.

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