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India agrees to train Vietnam’s Su-30 pilots

Posted on December 6, 2016 by alert5

India has agreed to help Vietnam train its Su-30 pilots, both sides reach the agreement during a meeting between Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich of Vietnam in New Delhi.

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Israeli ace Ran Peker passes away

Posted on December 5, 2016December 5, 2016 by alert5

Israeli Air Force ace Ran Peker, who shot down seven enemy aircraft, has passed away on Dec. 3. Peker flew the Spitfire, Mirage III and F-4 during his long career with IAF.

Kyrgyz President wants Russia to withdraw from Kant air base by 2058

Posted on December 5, 2016 by alert5

Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev told reporters that the current agreement for Russia to use Kant air base should not be renewed when it expires in 2058.

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