Ukraine: corn conditions

Last week weather was hot and rains were minor falling locally in the Eastern and Northern regions. Average daily air temperature ranged from +18.3C to 25.2C and was 2.9-5.7C higher than norm. Light rains varied from 5 to 16.6 mm, with the norm of 21-23 mm for this period. Such conditions were unfavorable for the…

India: Airbus MRTT aircraft deal called off

The Indian government has cancelled the much awaited multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft deal worth $1 billion on the grounds of planes’ high operational cost. “We have recently cancelled the MRTT deal with Airbus Defence and Space because platforms are too expensive and not economically viable to operate”, a MoD official who declined to be…

Ukraine: preliminary testing of new two-axle dump truck complete

The KrAZ-5401‘2 4×2 dump tuck created in late February has undergone a complete cycle of manufacturer’s tests. Laboratory and on-the-road tests have been carried out in compliance with program using high precision test equipment. Ride tests took place on certified road sections of Ukraine. Results of preliminary (manufacturer’s) tests confirmed compliance of vehicle with requirements.…