November 05, 2011 Military Aviation News

Air Force modernization takes B-2 to North Pole

11/05/2011

A B-2 Spirit flew from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., to the North Pole and back Oct. 27 on a mission to test the aircraft’s hardware and software upgrades, endurance and its performance at extremely high latitudes.

Boeing Submits Multiyear Contract Proposal to US Army for CH-47F Chinook Production

11/05/2011

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Army for a multiyear contract for the production and delivery of 155 CH-47F helicopters.

India fighter jet deal soars to $20bn

11/05/2011

An Indian contract to buy 126 fighter jets from one of two European bidders could be worth more than $20bn, almost double the original estimate, according to government officials. The defence ministry revised up its initial $11bn estimate after opening bids on Friday from the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium and France’s Dassault, the maker of the Rafale aircraft, a ministry official told the Financial Times.

Ace Combat Assault Horizon Presents F-16C Patriot Skin

11/05/2011

Namco Bandai, in conjunction with the United States Air Force (USAF) and partner GameStop, have joined forces to bring even more intensity to Ace Combat Assault Horizon, the top-flight action shooter. Namco Bandai is giving fans even more than they already have – including exclusive video content and a custom aircraft skin, the F-16C Patriot.

Rethink U.S. military base plans for Japan

11/05/2011

On his inaugural trip to Asia as secretary of defense, Leon Panetta offered reassuring words throughout the region that America’s presence in the Western Pacific will not decline as a result of the ongoing military budget reduction process in the United States.

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