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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.

Ministe…

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…

Steel Cut for First Bulgarian MMPV Patrol Ships

Steel Cut for First Bulgarian MMPV Patrol Ships

“This is not just the beginning of a technological process, but the realization of a dream. This is a historic moment for the Navy and the Bulgarian Army, “said Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov today, December 3, at the steel cutting ceremony for the first of two new multifunctional modular pat…

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