A U.S. Senate investigation found that one million counterfeit military electronic parts made by Chinese companies have been found in U.S. military aircraft.
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Day: May 22, 2012
Photo: CAIC WZ-10s firing rockets
Oman orders eight C295 aircraft
The Royal Air Force of Oman has ordered eight C295 aircraft, five of them configured as tactical transports and three as maritime patrol aircraft.
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Iraqi Navy buys drones to protect oil
The Iraqi Navy is buying U.S. drones to protect the country’s oil platforms in the south.
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RAF No1(F) Squadron to reform at RAF Leuchars in September
The Royal Air Force will reform Number 1 (Fighter) Squadron at the RAF Leuchars Jubilee Airshow on Sept. 15. This will be the second Typhoon squadron based in Scotland.
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