Col. Robert Stambaugh, an official at Robins Air Force Base, said the massive Saudi F-15 deal remains on track.
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Month: October 2011
China: Japan’s reconnaissance missions undermine China’s security interests
The pot calling the kettle black. A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman told reporters that reconnaissance activities by Japanese planes and ships against China have undermined China’s security interests.
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Swedish airmen accused of smuggling
When their mission in Libya was over, Swedish Air Force personnel departing from Italy decided to shop at a duty-free shop and ship the items back using Swedish Air Force transports. They are now under investigation for smuggling.
Bulgaria delays fighter purchase
The Bulgarian Air Force will not be buying any new fighters due to funds shortage.
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Slovak denies that its MiG-29s were close to colliding with Qatar Airways jet
Slovakia’s Defense Minister Lubomir Galko said on Tuesday that two of the country’s MiG-29 fighters did not endanger a Qatar Airways Boeing 747 over the weekend.
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