RoKAF to reorg its command structure

The South Korean government has approved the reorganization of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s command structure. The service will move away from the current one that is geographically arranged to a function-based command.

2015.2 공군 소링 이글 훈련 Soaring Eagle of ROK AirForce (16091270163)
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Canada’s new defense minister doesn’t rule out F-35 from fighter competition

Canada’s new defense minister Harjit Sajjan was asked twice during a conference call with reporters whether the Lockheed Martin F-35 is being excluded from the competition to replace the CF-18, and both times he sidestepped the question.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (mock-up), Canada - Air Force AN1753011
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