The X-47B successfully completes the first autonomous aerial refueling demonstration over the Chesapeake bay on Apr. 22.
Photos: U.S. Navy
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Indian Air Force might have to abandon intermediate-stage of pilot training
The Indian Air Force may have to switch from a three to two-stage training phase for its fighter pilot trainees as the HAL HJT-36 Sitara is deemed unsuitable for training pilots in the intermediate stage.
By Sergey Krivchikov [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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Saudi Arabia ends Operation Decisive Storm
The Saudi-led air strike campaign against Houthi rebels in Yemen is coming to an end, according to Saudi state news agency SPA.
By Konstantin von Wedelstaedt [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
Saudi Arabia will aim for a political solution in Yemen under Operation Restoring Hope.
Source: Alert 5
Indonesian Army UH-1D helicopter crash landed
A Indonesian Army UH-1D helicopter carrying out an autorotation training exercise crashed at Achmad Yani international airport on Apr. 21.
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Photo: Liputuan 6
The crash forced the airport to close the runway for an hour, leading to two outbound delays and diversion of another two inbound aircraft.
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Poland selects Patriot, H225M
Two major announcements from the Polish military yesterday. Firstly, Poland will enter exclusive talks to purchase the Patriot air defense system. Secondly, the Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal is its preferred choice for a utility helicopter tender.
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By Laurent ERRERA from L’Union, France [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
The military will still have to test the H225M before placing an order for 50 rotorcraft. Initially, the plan was to buy 70 new helicopters.
Source: Alert 5
View from the back seat of a PAF FT-7
Exclusive Video Of JF-17s Escorting Chinese President's Plane#China #Pakistan #PakChinaFriendship #XiJinping #PMNawaz
Posted by SUCH TV on Monday, April 20, 2015
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Philippines terminates UH-1 deal
Philippines Department of National Defense has terminated a deal for 21 UH-1 helicopters after receiving 7 aircraft.
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aeroprints.com [CC BY-SA 3.0 or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
The suppliers, Rice Aircraft Services Inc. and Eagle Copters Ltd., have been blacklisted by the government as well.
The project is under controversy as Philippines paid P1.2-billion for 21 UH-1D helicopters instead of the UH-1H.
Source: Alert 5
Watch Libyan MiG-23ML making a low-level pass
الطيار البطل أدريس حامد العبيدي (2) mig-23
Posted by رئاسة أركان القوات الجوية Air force libyan on Saturday, April 18, 2015
الطيار أدريس حامد العبيدي
Posted by رئاسة أركان القوات الجوية Air force libyan on Saturday, April 18, 2015
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Second S-400 air defense system deployed to Kamchatka Peninsula
Russian Pacific Fleet’s press service announced that a second S-400 air defense system has arrived in Kamchatka Peninsula.
By Vitaly V. Kuzmin (http://vitalykuzmin.net/?q=node/370) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
This is the second of five batteries to be deployed in Russia’s Far East.
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Russia issues tender for modifications to Tu-214ON
The Russian government has started a tender process for the upgrade of electro-optical sensors on board its two Tu-214ON observation aircraft.
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By Artem Katranzhi from Bakashikha, Russia (IMG_1067) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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