WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. general in charge of transportation needs for the U.S. military said on Wednesday that replacing the aging fleet of KC-135 aerial refueling tankers was his No. 1 modernization priority.
Any further delays in replacing this aircraft would add significant risk to the U.S. military's ability to ...
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As dusk settled over Yelahanka Air Force base on Sunday evening bringing down curtains on the five-day Aero India 2009, excitement and thrill continued to resonate in the hearts and minds of the thousands who witnessed the grand air display on its last day.
If presence at the air show was ...
Written by admin on February 16th, 2009
BANGALORE - Russian defense contractors put on a brave face at Aero India, as its traditional dominance of the Indian arms market appears to be slowly fading.
The former Soviet Union was the dominant supplier of "neutral India" during the Cold War. India's foreign and defense policies often alienated the U.S., ...
Written by admin on February 12th, 2009
The F 15 Fighter Jet is an all-weather, extremely manoeuvrable, tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. The F 15’s air superiority is achieved through a mixture of manoeuvrability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics.
The F 15 has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, ...
