According to media reports from Taiwan, some military leaders are suggesting that the island abandons its efforts to buy new F-16s save the funds for the F-35B.
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Day: May 8, 2012
ASTRAEA test flights over Irish Sea
BAE Systems has been conducting tests for the ASTRAEA (Autonomous Systems Technology Related Airborne Evaluation & Assessment) program over the Irish Sea.
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Makin Island, Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Groups turnover duties
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) were relieved of their duties in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) by the Iwo Jima ARG and the 24th MEU, May 5.
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South Korea, U.S. launch largest air drill
Exercise Max Thunder has started on Monday in South Korea with 60 military aircraft taking part. This year is the biggest since the exercise was introduced in 2008 as a biannual event.
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