The Philippine Air Force is said to have only one serviceable FA-50PH after another aircraft was damaged by a bird strike earlier this year.
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DOT&E found issues with integrating AIM-9X, 25mm gun on F-35
The Pentagon’s director of operational test and evaluation (DOT&E) has found issues with weapon integration on the F-35 that could hinder the declaration of full operational capability for the stealth fighter.
Photo: Chad Bellay, Edwards F-35 Integrated Test Force
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GoPro cockpit footage of a MiG-29SMT
A Russian MiG-29SMT fighter pilot mounted two GoPro cameras during his flight, one on the canopy and the other one on his helmet.
Another PLAAF unit switching to J-10B
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) 2nd Fighter Division, 4th Air Regiment at Foshan is now equipped with the J-10B fighter. Correction, its still the 2nd Fighter Division, 5th Air Regiment from Guilin.
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Russia has withdrawn warplanes from Iran
Russia confirmed that its warplanes deployed to Hamadan Airbase in Iran have been withdrawn and are now back in Russia. The news was confirmed by Iran’s Foreign Ministry as well.