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Scholars: Sell the F-35 to Taiwan

Posted on February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 by alert5

Two scholars have written an op-ed on The Hill, calling for the Trump administration to sell the Lockheed Martin F-35 to Taiwan.

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JASDF pilot flies F-35A for first time

Posted on February 12, 2017 by alert5

Japan’s Ministry of Defense announced that its pilot has flown the F-35A for the first time on Feb. 7 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

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India sets up panel to review FGFA

Posted on February 12, 2017 by alert5

A three-star general with the India military has been given a task by the government to review the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) program with Russia.

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12 F-22s deployed to Australia

Posted on February 11, 2017February 11, 2017 by alert5

Twelve F-22s are being deployed to RAAF Tindal in Northern Australia as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation Initiative under the U.S. Force Posture Agreement.

RAF to disband No. 15 Squadron next month

Posted on February 10, 2017February 10, 2017 by alert5

Preparations are underway to disband the Royal Air Force’s No. 15 (Reserve) Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth next month.

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