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Philippines to Make Down-Payment for Mi-17 Helicopters: Minister

Philippines to Make Down-Payment for Mi-17 Helicopters: Minister

MANILA –– Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the down payment for the Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s Russian-sourced heavy-lift helicopter acquisition program will be released soon.

“Also, the down payment for the heavy-lift helicopters, I think will be paid soon so that we will have the heav…

Russian Su-27s Escort French Fighters Over Black Sea

Russian Su-27s Escort French Fighters Over Black Sea

MOSCOW — Russia’s Su-27 fighter jets were scrambled to escort two tactical fighter jets – a Mirage 2000 and a Rafale, and a C-135 aerial refueling tanker belonging to the French Air and Space Force over the Black Sea, the National Defense Management Center said on Wednesday.

“The crews of Russi…

First F-35As Replace Hornets at Base in Australia’s Far North

First F-35As Replace Hornets at Base in Australia’s Far North

Four F-35A Lightning II aircraft have touched down at RAAF Base Tindal after the base was certified ready for F-35A operations. The F-35A, which will be permanently based in the Northern Territory has replaced the F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet that was operated by No. 75 Squadron for 33 years.

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New Autonomous Minehunting System Delivered to Royal Navy

New Autonomous Minehunting System Delivered to Royal Navy

A cutting-edge autonomous system able to detect modern sea mine threats and reduce risk to life has been delivered to the Royal Navy.

The remotely-operated boat, controlled from either a ship or land, tows a highly-sensitive detection device to combat sea mines and keep ships and personnel away f…

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