Aviation News
The Australian Defense Force is trying to recruit fighter pilots from Britain, the US and other western countries in order to fulfill its manpower requirements.
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Former Soviet aircraft carrier Kiev has been completely transformed into a hotel in Tianjin, China. It will open by end of this month with 148 rooms.
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The Jerusalem Post said Monday that Israel is considering the purchase of fighter jets used by the United States as such a purchase would be dramatically lower than buying new equipment.
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Friend of mine recently published this photo book: Fighting Dragons – Modern Combat Aircraft of China. There are more than 130 pictures of aircraft ranging from the J-20 to H-6.
Credit: Pixelium Company
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The United States has agreed to give Israel $235 million for the David’s Sling and Arrow 3 program.
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