PLAAF Spokesman Col. Sen Jinke announced today that China will hold a joint air exercise with Thailand from Nov. 12 to 30 at Korat airbase.
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Finnish Air Force wanted to replace Vinka with Czech-made aircraft
The Finnish Air Force went shopping for a new basic trainer to replace the indigenous Vinka. Most of the models on the market were deemed too expensive.
By MattiPaavola (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
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UAE orders 3 AW-609s for search-and-rescue duties
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense has ordered three AW-609s from AgustaWestland for search-and-rescue duties. They will be assigned to UAE’s Joint Aviation Command.
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First two Norwegian F-35s arrived at Luke AFB
The first two Norwegian F-35s arrived at Luke Air Force Base on Nov. 10. Shortly after their arrival, a Norwegian pilot took to the skies in a F-35 for the first time.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcy Copeland
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U.S. clears sale of two C-130Js and two KC-130Js to France
The Obama administration has approved the sale of two C-130Js and two KC-130Js to France. The entire package, inclusive of parts and logistical support, is estimated to be $650 million.
By Tech. Sgt. Matthew Smith (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1152725) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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