Air force to enhance flying life of MiG-29

Posted at: Mon Oct 9th, 2006

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. Depending on the aircraft's performance in the fatigue test and after, IAF may seek further enhanceme...

Sniper Targeting Pod Demonstrates Maverick Missile Compatibility

Posted at: Mon Oct 9th, 2006

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 ...

Boeing Manned/Unmanned Light Helicopter Makes First Flight

Posted at: Mon Oct 9th, 2006

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.