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Day: February 22, 2012
67th Fighter Squadron named best USAF air defense squadron
The 67th Fighter Squadron, based in Japan, has been named the winner of the Raytheon Trophy for 2011. The award is given to the top air superiority or air defense squadron in the Air Force.
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Israel set to place order for second batch of F-35s
Incoming Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel is expected to push for a second squadron of F-35s in late 2012 or early 2013.
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Belarus to get second Tor-M2 battery
Belarus Defense Minister Yury Zhdobin said on Tuesday that a second Tor-M2 missile battery will be added by end of this year.
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BAE Systems shipping APKWS to USMC
BAE Systems is preparing to ship its next batch of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System to the U.S. Marine Corps for shipment to operational units.
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