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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USAF lost a brand new AC-130J
A brand new U.S. Air Force AC-130J was declared total loss after an incident over the Gulf of Mexico on Arp. 21. The gunship was carrying out a medium risk flying qualities test sortie when it “over G’d,” reaching 3.194 Gs according to the report.
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U.S. Air Force photo/Sara Vidoni
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Argentina to acquire 14 Kfir Block 60s
Flight Global reported that Argentina will sign a contract for 14 Kfir Block 60 fighters that are equipped with the Elta Systems EL/M-2032 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.
Steve Williams [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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