PLA Daily’s official news website has revealed the death of a Naval Air Force fighter pilot during a training mission.
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DoD contract unveils Saudi Arabia’s interest in MK 41 VLS
A Pentagon contract award last month has revealed a potential sale of the MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems to Saudi Arabia.
Indian Air Force lost another Heron UAV
The Indian Air Force has lost another Heron UAV in less than two months, when one crashed in Barmer district on Jan. 9. Hit the source for a photo of the wreckage.
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Russia orders two Il-96-400TZ aerial refueling tankers
Russia has placed its first ever order of the Il-96-400TZ aerial refueling tanker aircraft. The Ministry of Defence is buying two such aircraft from United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).
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Philippines buys two C-130Ts
The Philippine Air Force has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for two C-130Ts. A team lead by Maj. Gen. Victor Bayani, Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics, conducted a second inspection of two aircraft at the Joint Reserve Naval Air Station in Fort Worth, Texas before the purchase.
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