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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has embarked on a program to recruit its first women fighter pilots, officials said on Nov. 11.
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The Pentagon announced on Nov. 10 that F-15E fighters will be deployed to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said the number and the arrival time frame of those aircraft still being determined. However, they will be arriving soon.
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H/T to Tony Osborne. The first Royal Thai Navy H145M is seen here leaving the production line. The RTN has an order for five of the type.
Argentina’s Defense Minister Agustín Rossi has confirmed that his country had selected the Kfir Block 60. However, the contract will be signed by the next government. Argentina will have a Presidential run-off election on Nov. 22.
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A RoCAF IDF F-CK-1B twin-seat fighter had its canopy accidentally ejected while the aircraft was being prepared for take-off on Nov. 2.
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