The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that the U.S. is secretly building a missile defense radar station in Qatar.
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Month: July 2012
Taiwan signs letter of acceptance for F-16A/B upgrade
The RoCAF confirmed that it has recently signed the letter of acceptance to upgrade its F-16A/Bs. It will now wait for the United States to select the contractor.
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Iraqi Air Force buys four DB-110 reconnaissance pods
Goodrich has been awarded a $71 million contract to supply four DB-110 reconnaissance pods to the Iraqi Air Force of its F-16C/Ds.
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Gen. Norton Schwartz makes last flight as active duty officer
USAF Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz made his last flight as an active duty officer at Hurlburt Field, Florida on Jul. 12 whilst flying a MC-130E Combat Talon I.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri
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Philippine Air Force to buy 10 Italian attack helicopters
The Philippine Air Force will buy 10 attack helicopters from Italy, Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Lauro Catalino de la Cruz said.
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