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August 27, 2024 | International, Aerospace

Embraer sells A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force

Uruguay becomes the sixth nation to operate the A-29 Super Tucano in South America along with Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Paraguay.

https://www.epicos.com/article/863364/embraer-sells-29-super-tucano-uruguayan-air-force

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    June 17, 2020 | International, Aerospace, C4ISR

    Raytheon Intelligence and Space selected to participate in development of the Advanced Battle Management System

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  • Salon Eurosatory 2022 : dossier spécial d’Air & Cosmos

    June 17, 2022 | International, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security

    Salon Eurosatory 2022 : dossier spécial d’Air & Cosmos

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  • Air Force hopes to train 1,500 new pilots each year by 2022 to help solve shortage

    October 11, 2018 | International, Aerospace

    Air Force hopes to train 1,500 new pilots each year by 2022 to help solve shortage

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