February 08, 2011 Military Aviation News

Alabama firm may protest Russian helicopter deal

02/08/2011

A small Alabama-based firm is gearing up to protest the Army's plan to hand an exclusive helicopter contract to a Russian government agency, saying it can do the job quicker and cheaper if it is allowed to compete.

Boeing to showcase its advanced Super Hornet fighter

02/08/2011

US Defence major Boeing will unveil an advanced version of its F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft here at the biennial Aero India show starting Thursday.

Why India-US defence deals have become big business

02/08/2011

"The Indian government is slowly expanding its scope to different avenues to acquire different products," says its Chief Executive, Roger Rose.

Iran Overhauls Strategic Mig-29 Fighter Jets

02/08/2011

A senior Iranian Air Force commander announced on Monday that the country has succeeded in overhauling its strategic Mig-29 fighter jets inside the country.

Lockheed Martin Supports U.S. Navy and Northrop Grumman in X-47B UCAS-D Successful First Flight

02/08/2011

The Northrop Grumman/U.S. Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) program’s X-47B achieved successful first flight at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., on Feb. 4. Lockheed Martin congratulates the U.S. Navy and the Northrop Grumman-led industry team on accomplishing this significant program milestone.

First MC-130J Sees The Light of Day

02/08/2011

The first of 15 MC-130Js currently on order for U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command has completed final assembly at the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta. Following painting and production flight test the aircraft will be delivered this summer.

Russia to showcase 80 types of weaponry at Indian air show

02/08/2011

Russia will exhibit over 80 types of weaponry at the upcoming Aero India 2011 air show, state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said in a statement.

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