A Russian Su-25 attack jet crashed in the Far East today. The crash was caught on closed-circuit television (CCTV). The pilot was able to eject in time.
Category: Air Force
SAAF might have to retire the Gripen or Hawk due to a lack of funds
The South African Air Force will have to choose between retiring the Gripen or Hawk jet aircraft this year due to a lack of funds to operate both types simultaneously, a military analyst said.
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Britain says deal to sell Eurofighter to Qatar still on the table
British Defense Minister Michael Fallon has not ruled out a deal to sell Eurofighters to Qatar despite the latter’s decision to buy 24 Rafales.
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Russia has concluded talks with Venezuela over the sale of 12 Su-30s
The deputy head of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation told RIA Novosti that negotiations with Venezuela for 12 Su-30s have concluded.
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Qatar completed deal for 24 Rafales
French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Khalid Al-Attiah, have signed the final contract to sell 24 Rafale fighters to Qatar at the opening day of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference.
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