The RAF's Nimrod spy plane fleet is to be partially withdrawn from overseas operations until early summer to undergo safety modifications, the defence minister says.
An inquiry into a 2006 Nimrod crash in Afghanistan, which killed 14 people, recommended the replacement of fuel seals and engine bay hot-air ducts to improve ...
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NEW DELHI, March 8 (Xinhua) -- India is rejuvenating its aircraft carrier INS Viraat, the flagship of the Indian navy, in the southern port city of Kochi in preparation for its golden jubilee, said the local daily The Hindu on Sunday.
The aircraft carrier is being tended by a team of ...
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IRAN is supplying the Taliban in Afghanistan with surface-to-air missiles capable of destroying a helicopter, according to American intelligence sources.
They believe the Taliban wants to use the SA-14 Gremlins missiles to launch a “spectacular” attack against coalition forces in Helmand, where insurgents claim to be gaining the upper hand.
Although British ...
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 27th, 2009
Rolls-Royce today announced a $23 million support services and spares contract for AE 2100D3 engines with the U.S. Air Force. The engines are installed in C-130J military transport aircraft intended for the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF).
Dennis Jarvi, President Defense North America for Rolls-Royce, said: “This MissionCare™ contract is extremely ...
