December 01, 2011 Military Aviation News

Korea develops unmanned tiltrotor aircraft

12/01/2011

Korea on Wednesday unveiled its first unmanned tiltrotor aircraft, capable of vertical takeoff and landing as well as high-speed navigation. The Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute disclosed the new “smart” aircraft at the aerospace center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province. The state-funded aerospace think tank is negotiating with government agencies for commercial use of the vehicle.

Russian warships head for Syria

12/01/2011

Moscow is deploying warships at its base in the Syrian port of Tartus. The long-planned mission comes, providentially, at the very moment when it could help prevent a potential conflict in the strategically important Middle Eastern country. The Russian battle group will consist of three vessels led by the heavy aircraft-carrying missile cruiser, Admiral Kuznetsov.

Cool App-titude: USAF Make It Fly

12/01/2011

A new app from the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service challenges users to see if they have what it takes to design the next generation of military aircraft. The Make It Fly app for the iPhone hit the Apple store in November and already has positive reviews. The free program lets you build and fly your own aircraft—from fighter jets to remotely piloted bombers.

China Sees 'Cold War' in U.S.'s Australia Plan

12/01/2011

China's Ministry of National Defense criticized U.S. plans to establish a permanent military presence in Australia, accusing Washington of acting antagonistically in the region and perpetuating a Cold War mentality.

NATO attack on Pakistani troops not deliberate: U.S.

12/01/2011

General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the U.S. military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, told Reuters that he was trying to discuss the incident with Pakistan behind closed doors. "Candidly we don't want to try to resolve this issue through the media. No offense," he said in an interview as he flew back to Washington after a trip to London. "The one thing I will say publicly and categorically is that this was not a deliberate attack."

Prince Harry finishes Army exercise in US

12/01/2011

Prince Harry has returned to the UK after completing a major exercise in the US, flying Apache helicopters with the Army, St James's Palace has said. The prince spent eight weeks taking part in Exercise Crimson Eagle in California and Arizona. He flew the aircraft in mountainous and desert conditions, during both day and night, as well as firing its weapons.

Dassault 'Astonished' By Swiss Decision To Buy Swedish Fighters

12/01/2011

French military and business jet manufacturer Dassault Aviation SA (AM.FR) said Wednesday it was "astonished" at the Swiss government's decision to buy 22 Gripen fighter jets from Swedish defense and aerospace company Saab AB (SAABF, SAAB-B.SK) instead of Dassault's Rafale multirole combat aircraft.

Russian Navy to take part in several joint drills in 2012

12/01/2011

The Russian Navy will take part in several international drills, including those involving the United States, Britain and France, in the new training year which begins on Thursday, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said.

Turkey signs a cooperation treaty with UK Ministry of Defence

12/01/2011

The Armed Forces of Turkey and the UK have signed a military cooperation treaty during an official state visit to Britain. The treaty was signed by the deputy chief of the Turkish general staff, General Hulusi Akar and the UK's Secretary of State for defence, the Rt Hon Phillip Hammond and will enable greater cooperation between the Armed Forces of Turkey and the UK.

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