Statement On Apache For IAF In Indian Parliament, Future Attack Copters For Army

After formally announcing the CH-47F Chinook's victory in the Indian Air Force's heavy copter competition last week in Parliament, the Indian defence minister has now officially confirmed Boeing's AH-64D Apache Block III win as well. Here's the full statement in Parliament today:Indian Air Force (IAF) is procuring Chinook Ch-47F heavy-lift helicopters and AH-64D Block-III...

Navy launches world's most advanced nuclear aircraft carrier

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today via video message at the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) inactivation ceremony that the third Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier will be named USS Enterprise.“Mabus selected this name to honor USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the Navy’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which was inactivated today in Norfolk, Va. Commissioned...

Army Pilot Stage Mutiny Against Chopper Fears

According to whistleblowers, safety concerns with the Tiger helicopter have prompted several pilots to commence discharge procedures. In the past year, 22 helicopter pilots have left the army. Picture: Gary Ramage DOZENS of Army pilots have conducted a mini-mutiny by going on "strike'' and refusing to fly new Tiger attack helicopters after aircrew were hit by cockpit...

Vietnam Soldiers Exercise with Missiles on the Shoulder

Recently, Non Army forces and the Northern People's Non participate in live firing exercises in shooting TB1. Tactical maneuvers, firing of Non Army forces and the Northern People's Non 2012 took place in the country towards the 40th anniversary of victory "Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air" (12/1972-12/2012). The Gunners export 12.7 mm from the University's team,...

Japan Aims To Launch F-3 Development In 2016-17

Sometime around 2030, if U.S. Air Force plans come to pass, a fighter that leaps ahead of Lockheed Martin F-22 and F-35 technology will enter U.S. service. At about the same time, if Japan's plans come to pass, a similarly advanced fighter will enter service on that side of the Pacific. It might be the same fighter. Merging Japan's 2030s requirement into evolving U.S....

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