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A Russian newspaper said the loss of a MiG-29K off Syria was not due to technical difficulties on board the fighter. Instead, the cross deck pendants (CDP) on carrier Admiral Kuznetsov had snapped during the landing of a MiG-29K. The flight deck crew was unable to replace the arresting cables in time for the third jet to trap.
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The newspaper of Russia’s Pacific Fleet, Boyevaya Vakhta, reported that the Bal-E and Bastion-P coastal anti-ship missile batteries have been deployed in the disputed Kuril Islands.
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Two pilots from the Philippine Navy are currently in Tokushima air base, Japan for the conversion to fly the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force TC-90.
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A German budget document seen by Reuters said Berlin could spend around 1 billion euros for its participation in the European multinational MRTT fleet.
By U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Canada’s Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan confirmed that the country intends to buy 18 Super Hornets from Boeing on an interim basis. Ottawa will also launch an open competition to replace the CF-18.
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Mai [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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