Slovakia closing in on order for 3 C-390 transporters, says Embraer

Slovakia closing in on order for 3 C-390 transporters, says Embraer
Slovakia closing in on order for 3 C-390 transporters, says Embraer

Slovakian fixed wing air transport capabilities are currently covered by seven aging L-410 light and two Leonardo C-27J Spartan medium tactical lift platforms, but both are due to be cut from service under a new transport aviation replacement effort.

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Boeing and Ukrainian planemaker Antonov explore tie-up on drones

Boeing and Ukrainian planemaker Antonov explore tie-up on drones
Boeing and Ukrainian planemaker Antonov explore tie-up on drones

A memorandum of understanding, unveiled today at Farnborough Airshow, lists training, logistics support and maintenance of drones like Boeing’s ScanEagle as potential areas for collaboration.

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Russian troops held me captive at gunpoint for two weeks in Ukraine. Here’s what I learned.

Russian troops held me captive at gunpoint for two weeks in Ukraine. Here’s what I learned.
Russian troops held me captive at gunpoint for two weeks in Ukraine. Here’s what I learned.

On March 4, Breaking Defense correspondent Reuben Johnson was captured by Russian soldiers outside of Kyiv and taken prisoner. This is the story of what happened next.

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