Air force to enhance flying life of MiG-29
Posted on: Mon Oct 9th, 2006 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com

BANGALORE: The IAF has sought life-enhancement of its frontline fighter MiG-29 by an additional 500 hours from 2,500 to 3,000 flying hours.

Sniper Targeting Pod Demonstrates Maverick Missile Compatibility
Posted on: Mon Oct 9th, 2006 | Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin's [NYSE: LMT] Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) successfully demonstrated compatibility with the launch of a Maverick missile from an adjacent A-10C wing pylon. The ability to fire missiles so close to the Sniper ATP uniquely qualifies Sniper for this weapon configuration, doublin...

Boeing Manned/Unmanned Light Helicopter Makes First Flight
Posted on: Mon Oct 9th, 2006 | Boeing

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 09, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has flown its newly designed A/MH-6X light-turbine helicopter for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the continuing development of the versatile manned/unmanned military aircraft.