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Two F-16Cs from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing crashed after both aircraft collided in mid-air at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Jun. 7 near Jefferson County, Georgia.
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An official from Irkut revealed that the Russian Ministry of Defense has ordered 150 Yak-152 basic trainers as the company unveiled the three aircraft under assembly at its plant in Irkutsk.
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South Africa’s Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula told the National Assembly that the South African Air Force has 13 operational Gripen fighters.
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The 47th Fighter Squadron has emerged as the winners of this year’s Hawgsmoke competition. It was the second consecutive win for the squadron.
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Operators of the Alenia M346 advanced jet trainer gathered at Hazerim Air Force Base in Israel last week for a conference to share their experience in operating the jet.
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