The U.S. Air Force Special Operation Command has changed the name of the MC-130J from Combat Shadow II to Commando II.
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Month: March 2012
New air-launched cruise missile enters service with Russian Air Force
Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Tuesday that a new air-launched cruise missile has entered service with the Russian Air Force.
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RAF’s Number II (AC) Squadron celebrates 100th anniversary with specially-painted jet
The RAF’s Number II (AC) Squadron has painted a Tornado GR4 in special livery to commemorate the Squadron’s 100th anniversary.
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Syria training Hezbollah to use Buk-M1
Israeli defense officials are seeing signs of Syria arming and training Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon to use advance surface-to-air missiles such as the Buk-M1.
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Indian Air Force lost 33 fighters since 2008
The Indian Air Force has lost 33 fighters in accidents since 2008, Defense Minister A K Antony said in a written reply to lawmakers.
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