Israel and Turkey have finally concluded an agreement covering the $600 million upgrade of 54 Turkish air force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom fighter- bombers. The deal was signed on 6 December. The first 34 aircraft will be modified in Israel with Israel Aircraft Industries' (IAI) Lahav division acting as the prime contractor, while work on the remaining 20 aircraft will be carried out in Turkey with kits provided by IAI.
Source: Flight International
Germany has awarded Qinetiq an Aerial Training Services contract to support its armed forces by operating a fleet of two turboprop-powered types.
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
