News of February 26, 2006
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Approaches Red Planet
Posted at: Sun Feb 26th, 2006
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is scheduled to arrive on time at the Red Planet in two weeks, NASA officials announced today at a press conference held at agency headquarters in Washington D.C.
India to shop for more combat aircraft
Posted at: Sun Feb 26th, 2006
India is likely to substantially increase its demand for multi-role combat aircraft (MRCAs) from 126 to 180-190, but the higher numbers would be for the Navy.
The Government had earlier wanted the MRCAs for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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Britain May Consider buying French Fighters, Cancelling Joint Strike Fighter Purchase!
Posted at: Sun Feb 26th, 2006
BRITAIN may consider buying up to 150 French fighter jets for two new-generation aircraft carriers scheduled to go into service with the Royal Navy in 2013.
If the Government went ahead with the £5bn deal, it would mean cancelling existing US contracts to supply aircraft for the car...
