All eight Swedish Gripens that will be enforcing a no-fly zone in Libya have arrive in Sigonella, Italy by Sunday. The last five landed on Sunday.
Month: April 2011
Retired RoKAF colonel charged with stealing procurement plans
A retired colonel from the South Korean Air Force has been arrested for stealing information on arms procurement plans.
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Obama administration might be forced to submit report on Taiwan’s air power to Congress
A long overdue report on Taiwan’s air power to the U.S. Congress might be submitted soon as lawmakers could demand to see the report in exchange for approving Mark Lippert as the new assistant defense secretary for Asian and Pacific security affairs.
Harriers from VMA-231 departs for Mediterranean
Six Harriers from VMA-231 left MCAS Cherry Point on Friday to join USS Bataan where they will sail together to the Mediterranean for possible action in Libya.
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Iran plans to build more air bases near its borders
Iranian Border Guard Commander Brigadier General Hossein Zolfaghari told IRNA on Friday that the country is planning to add new air bases in border areas.