24 mai 2023 | International, Aérospatial

Factbox: Ukraine wants F-16 jets - how is coalition developing for training pilots?

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his appeal on Wednesday for U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets, saying their appearance with Ukrainian pilots would be a sure signal from the world that Russia's invasion would end in defeat.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-wants-f-16-jets-how-is-coalition-developing-training-pilots-2023-05-25/

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  • Poland acquires AW101 helos for Navy under $430M deal

    30 avril 2019 | International, Aérospatial

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    9 novembre 2020 | International, Aérospatial

    Competitors protest awards to SpaceX and L3Harris for hyperonic weapon tracking satellites

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