The New Czech Jet Aircraft L-39NG Rolled Out from the Hangar
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DefenceTalkThe first L-39NG pre-series aircraft rolled out from the hangar at AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, the leading Czech aerospace company. This significant milestone has been achieved in line with the L-39NG project schedule and Aero is now going to prepare the aircraft for its maiden flight planned before the end of this year. The rollout event […]https://www.defencetalk.com/the-new-czech-jet-aircraft-l-39ng-rolled-out-from-the-hangar-71897/
Ukraine Launches Air Exercises With NATO Countries
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DefenceTalkUkraine has opened a series of large-scale air-force exercises with the United States and seven other NATO countries, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry says. The 12-day-long Clear Sky 2018 war games are being held in western Ukraine. Some 700 troops are taking part, half of them from NATO member countries — the United States, Britain, Netherlands, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ukraine-launches-air-exercises-with-nato-countries-71891/
F-35 stealth fighter crashes for the first time
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DefenceTalkA US F-35 stealth fighter plane was completely destroyed in a crash during training on Friday, officials said. The pilot safely ejected. The crash is the first of its kind for the troubled F-35 program, marking an unfortunate moment for the most expensive plane in history. The Marine Corps said in a statement that a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/f-35-stealth-fighter-crashes-for-the-first-time-71880/
Russia boosts Syrian air defence after plane shot down
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DefenceTalkMoscow on Monday announced new security measures to protect its military in Syria, including supplying the Syrian army with an S-300 air defence system and jamming radars of nearby warplanes following the downing of a Russian plane last week. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said President Vladimir Putin ordered additional security measures after a Syrian Soviet-era […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-boosts-syrian-air-defence-after-plane-shot-down-71878/
France fears damage to India ties after Hollande fans controversy over Rafale deal
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DefenceTalkPARIS: The French government said on Sunday it feared damage to its relations with India after former president Francois Hollande’s claims on the Rafale jet deal stirred a controversy. Hollande, who left office in May last year, said on Friday that French jet manufacturer Dassault Aviation had been given no choice about its local partner […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-fears-damage-to-india-ties-after-hollande-fans-controversy-over-rafale-deal-71866/
Pentagon protests after intercept of Russian bombers
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DefenceTalkThe Pentagon has protested after US fighter jets intercepted two Russian bombers west of Alaska, in the latest incident of its kind. F-22 Raptor fighters from NORAD intercepted and visually identified the long-range Tupolev Tu-95 “Bear” bombers overnight Tuesday, said the joint US-Canadian command, charged with aerospace warning and control for North America. The four-engine […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-protests-after-intercept-of-russian-bombers-71856/
South Korea to Buy P-8A Aircraft and Associated Support
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea (ROK) of six (6) P-8A Patrol Aircraft for an estimated cost of $2.10 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested […]https://www.defencetalk.com/south-korea-to-buy-p-8a-aircraft-and-associated-support-71861/
Boeing MQ-25 Stingray Procurement Could Reach Over 150
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DefenceTalkThe United States has selected Boeing as its contractor for the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial tanker. Boeing won an $805 million engineering and manufacturing development contract to provide four aircraft. The MQ-25 Stingray will allow for better use of combat strike fighters by extending the range of deployed naval combat aircraft, according to the U.S. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-mq-25-stingray-procurement-could-reach-over-150-71840/
China’s FTC-2000G Export-Version Versatile Aircraft Rolls Off Production Line
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DefenceTalkChina-developed FTC-2000G, an export version versatile aircraft, on Wednesday hit the production line in the city of Anshun in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, according to its developer. The FTC-2000G was developed by the Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to meet the demand of the international market. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-ftc-2000g-export-version-versatile-aircraft-rolls-off-production-line-71837/
Trump envoys to press India on Russian missiles, Iran oil
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DefenceTalkUS President Donald Trump´s top two envoys were expected Thursday to press India not to buy Russian military equipment or Iranian oil, while seeking to bolster ties as China grows more assertive in the region. The “2+2” meeting in New Delhi of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis with counterparts […]https://www.defencetalk.com/trump-envoys-to-press-india-on-russian-missiles-iran-oil-71835/