162nd Wing confirms Iraqi General killed in F-16 crash
The 162nd Wing in Tucson has confirmed that Iraqi Brig. Gen. Rafid Mohammed Hassan died in the crash of a F-16 on Jun. 24.
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Source: 162nd Wing confirms Iraqi General killed in F-16 crash
HAL Light Combat Helicopter completes hot weather trials
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) went to Jodhpur recently and successfully completed its hot weather trials there.
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Prototype TD-3 was flown in temperatures ranging from 39 to 42 degree celsius by Air Force, Army and HAL pilots.
Source: HAL Light Combat Helicopter completes hot weather trials
A General Dynamics early design study for the F-16 looks similar to the J-10
Lockheed Martin recently rediscovered a treasure trove of drawings which contains various advance design concepts for military aircraft. Amongst those was an alternate configuration for the lightweight fighter, which eventually lead to the F-16.
Source: A General Dynamics early design study for the F-16 looks similar to the J-10
Japan might bring Kawasaki P-1 to RIAT
This Japanese news report says Tokyo plans to bring the Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to RIAT in Britain next month.
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This September, the U.S. Marine Corps plans to bring a company-size unit equipped with tanks, armored vehicles and artillery to the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.
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According to Bangkok Post, Thailand is close to deciding on a plan to buy two submarines from China for the Royal Thai Navy.
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USAF F-16 pilot nominated to run Guantánamo detention center
For the first time, a U.S. Air Force officer has been selected to command the detention center at Guantánamo since it was open in 2002.
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Brig. Gen. Jose R. Monteagudo was nominated after Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds declined the job due to personal reasons.
Source: USAF F-16 pilot nominated to run Guantánamo detention center
Philippine Defense Ministry confirms its interest in getting P-3C, helicopters from Japan
A spokesman from the Philippine Department of National Defense confirmed that Manila is interested in getting a P-3C from Japan.
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“We can confirm that. We are interested to get a P3,” Peter Paul Galvez said.
Source: Philippine Defense Ministry confirms its interest in getting P-3C, helicopters from Japan
T-38 loses front canopy
A T-38 from Vance Air Force Base lost it front canopy as the aircraft climbed to 10,000 feet. The jet was on a instrument flight to Topeka when the incident happened.
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The two instructor pilots on board declared an emergency and returned to land safely.
Source: T-38 loses front canopy
HMS Queen Elizabeth powers up for first time
The diesel generators aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth has been powered up for the first time.
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