The Philippine Star claims to have obtained Manila’s 2015 defense budget. The Air Force will be buying six close air support aircraft and two long-range patrol aircraft.
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Reuters: Singapore to tap Lockheed Martin for F-16 upgrade
According to Reuters, Singapore has decided to use Lockheed Martin for the upgrading of its F-16 fleet.
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Solution found for cracks on twin-seat F-16s
A solution has been found to fix the canopy sill longeron cracks on twin-seat F-16 fighters.
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Cameron confirms Britain will operate two aircraft carriers
Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron has declared that two aircraft carriers will enter service with the Royal Navy.
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Largest gathering of Spitfires and Hurricanes since 1950s
RAF Northolt is planning the largest gathering of Spitfires and Hurricanes since the 1950s next year.
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