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A panel of scientists that provides independent advice to the U.S. Air Force has recommended that the flying branch go ahead with firing the solid-state slab laser from a AC-130J gunship.
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Turkey lost a F-16 on Dec. 12 as the jet was approaching an air base in Diyarbakır to land. The pilot was able to eject and was reported to be in good health.
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A Mi-35M attack helicopter destined for Kazakhstan was seen at Almaty recently. Jane’s reported earlier that the country will take delivery of the rotorcraft this year.
The Republic of Korea Air Force has taken delivery of around 40 Taurus long-range cruise missiles at Taegu Air Base, the service announced.
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After a slight delay due to heavy fog in Italy, the first two F-35s for the Israeli Air Force arrived home at Nevatim Air Base on Dec. 12.
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