Air
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Sep- 2019 -26 September
BAE awarded $2.7 billion APKWS laser-guided rocket production contract
BAE Systems was awarded an almost $2.7 billion contract to procure Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System precision guidance units for 2.75-inch rockets
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25 September
US strikes ISIS in Libya for second time in a week
The US carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS affiliates near Murzuq in southwest Libya, the second such strike in a week
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25 September
Indian Air Force MiG-21 trainer jet crashes near Gwalior airbase
An Indian Air Force MiG-21 trainer jet crashed in the Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh on approach to land at Gwalior airbase
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25 September
Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter cleared for production
The new Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter was cleared for initial production after receiving approval from the US Air Force
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25 September
Thailand approved for $400 million Boeing AH-6i light attack helicopter purchase
The US Department of State approved the $400 million sale to Thailand of eight AH-6i light helicopters and related weapons and equipment
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24 September
Yemeni children among 16 civilians killed by airstrikes in Dalah province
Seven children were among 16 people killed in twin air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in southern Yemen
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23 September
Afghan officials probe claim of 40 civilians killed in Helmand airstrike
Afghanistan is investigating reports that 40 civilians, including children, were killed in an airstrike during a wedding celebration in southern Helmand province
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20 September
US carries out airstrike against ISIS fighters in Libya, Africa Command says
US forces carried out an airstrike against Islamic State fighters in southwest Libya, Africa Command said
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20 September
Boeing awarded $157 million contract modification for Saudi F-15 original manufacturer training
Boeing was granted a $157 million contract modification for original manufacturer training for the Royal Saudi Air Force's fleet of F-15SA jets
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19 September
Belgian F-16 crashes in France, leaving pilot stranded from power line
A Belgian air force F-16 fighter jet crashed in the Morbihan region of western France, with both pilots ejecting but one parachute tangled in a power line
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