Australia’s Hawk 127 jet trainers have reached the milestone of 75,000 flying hours. The Hawk 127 first entered service in 2001.
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Month: August 2012
Photo link: USMC F/A-18 makes emergency landing on Midway
A Marine Corps F-18 fighter flying from Honolulu back to Iwakuni, Japan, made an emergency landing on Midway atoll early Thursday.
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Philippine defense department recommends buying KAI T50
An official from the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) said President Aquino has been informed of the decision to buy the KAI T50.
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Poll results: Czech’s lease of 14 Gripens not expensive
A total of 155 people took part in our informal poll on Czech Republic’s lease of 14 Gripens for $950 million. 52.3% of the respondents said the amount paid is not expensive.
Cornyn lifts hold on Welsh
Texas Senator John Cornyn has removed his hold on Gen. Mark A. Welsh III’s nomination as Air Force Chief of Staff, clearing the way for the full Senate to vote on the nomination.
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