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Written by admin on March 10th, 2009
MOSCOW, March 10 (RIA Novosti) - Russia has refused to sell its Su-33 carrier-based fighters to China over fears that Beijing could produce cheaper export versions of the aircraft, a Russian daily said on Tuesday. The Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper said that China and Russia had been in negotiations on the sale ...
Written by admin on February 27th, 2009
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- Southern Nevada residents may have notice increased military aircraft activity as the latest Red Flag exercise began Feb. 23.  Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the ...
Written by admin on February 19th, 2009
The F-22 Raptor is the United States Air Force's (USAF) newest fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, super cruise, manoeuvrability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in war fighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the ...
Written by admin on February 17th, 2009
WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force is seeking to buy more Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) F-22s beyond the 183 now ordered, but fewer than it had previously sought, Air Force Chief of Staff Norton Schwartz said on Tuesday.   Schwartz, speaking to reporters, said he was prepared to pay ...