The Russian Knights aerobatic team has taken delivery of four Sukhoi Su-30SM fighters. The transfer took place at the team’s home ground at Kubinka.
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Category: Air Force
Russia will initially take delivery of five PAK-FAs
Russia Aerospace Force commander Viktor Bondarev told the media on Oct. 14 that the contract with Sukhoi was for the latter to delivery five PAK-FA fighters next year.
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South Korea takes delivery of Taurus
South Korea has taken delivery of an undisclosed number of Taurus cruise missiles that will be fitted on its F-15K.
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Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry changed criteria for fighter program, favoring F-16
Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry has changed a criteria in its fighter acquisition program. The lifespan of the aircraft now carry a weightage of just five percent in the evaluation.
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Japan plans to expand military presence in Djibouti
Reuters has been told by three Japanese government sources that Tokyo plans to expand its military base in Djibouti by leasing another parcel of land.
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