Serbia and Montenegro has allocated €10 million ($12 million) this year to overhaul and modernise its five MiG-29 fighters and overhaul one Antonov An-26 transport, says defence minister Zoran Stankovic. To take place in Russia, the MiG-29 upgrade is expected to add new communication, navigation and identification equipment to enable the aircraft to participate in multinational exercises.
Source: Flight International
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.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
