by Joe Katzman | Jan 23, 2012 | Fighters & Attack, Issues - International, Middle East - Other, Rosoboronexport, Russia, Specialty Aircraft
Yak-130(click to view full) Russian media are reporting that Syria has signed a $550-million contract with Russia’s state-owned Rosoboronexport arms export agency, involving 36 Yak-130 trainer and light attack jets. The deal was reportedly struck in December...
by Joe Katzman | Jan 23, 2012 | Airbus, Americas - Other, Australia & S. Pacific, Daily Rapid Fire, Elbit Systems, Fighters & Attack, Fuel & Power, Helicopters & Rotary, Israel, Partnerships & Consortia, People, Policy - Doctrine, Politics, UAVs, United Technologies, USA
* Defense Secretary Panetta removes the F-35B STOVL (Short Take-Off, Vertical Landing) from its 2-year probation, just 1 year in. Rolls Royce is very happy. James Hasik adds some thoughts about the timing. * Panetta also stated the US will keep 11 aircraft carriers. *...
