Slovakia is in the final stages of negotiating a deal with Russian state arms agency Rosvoorouzhenie, to purchase six Kamov Ka-50 Hokum attack helicopters. Some aircraft remain at the Progress production plant in Arseneyev. These were originally intended for the Russian armed forces, but have not been completed because of a lack of funding.
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.
