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RUAG Australia Benefits from Defence Grant

RUAG Australia Benefits from Defence Grant

The [Australian] Government is helping a Melbourne company which makes key parts for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet to boost their export capability for a global market.

Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price announced RUAG Australia was one of the latest recipients of Defence Global Co…

Boeing Wins $916M to Support ISS Operations Through 2024

Boeing Wins $916M to Support ISS Operations Through 2024

HOUSTON — Boeing NASA’s lead industry partner for the International Space Station (ISS) since 1993, will continue supporting the celebrated orbiting laboratory through September of 2024 under a $916 million contract extension awarded today.

Boeing will provide engineering support services, reso…

OH-58D pilot was trying to avoid houses after losing power

OH-58D pilot was trying to avoid houses after losing power

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence has provided more information into the crash of a OH-58D helicopter today. The pilot had reported that the aircraft had lost power and he tried to make a left turn to avoid houses and return to the runway when the helicopter hit the ground.
Breaking: OH-58D crashes in Taiwan during Han Kuang exercise

Breaking: OH-58D crashes in Taiwan during Han Kuang exercise

A OH-58H helicopter, #616, has crashed at Hsinchu airbase at 15:28 local time today. Two people on board were sent to the hospital. The helicopter was participating in the annual Han Kuang exercise. A Republic of China Army (ROCA) Aviation OH-58D helicopter, #634, also had an accident at Guerin base in May this year when […]

Testing of AN/APQ­-187 Silent Knight on CV-22B has started

Testing of the AN/APQ­-187 Silent Knight terrain-following/terrain-avoidance K-band radar on the U.S. Air Force’s CV-22B has started last month. Image: U.S. Army The flight took place on Jun. 23 at Eglin Air Force Base. Testing is being performed by 413th Flight Test Squadron. The new radar allows special forces to fly their aircraft at 100ft […]
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