Denmark’s Defense Minister Peter Christensen was at Skrydstrup Air Force Base on Oct. 7 to welcome home seven F-16s and the airmen from their deployment in Kuwait.
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Category: Air Force
Indian Air Force to induct women fighter pilots
Despite being one of the world’s largest air force, the Indian Air Force (IAF) does not have a single woman fighter pilot among its ranks. This is set to change as Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha announced on Oct. 8 that the fighter pilot stream will open its door to women.
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Sri Lankan Air Force Chief to visit Pakistan, JF-17 purchase on the cards
Diplomatic sources say Sri Lankan Air Force Chief Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala will discuss the purchase of JF-17 fighters with his Pakistani counterparts when he visit Islamabad next month.
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Lawmaker wants L-3 to pay for damage done to RC-135V
Representative Jackie Speier from the U.S. House Armed Services oversight and investigations subcommittee had written to Secretary of Air Force Deborah James, asking her to L-3 pay for damage caused by a fire to a RC-135V in April.
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Egypt is keen on getting the A400M
A news report from Spain said Egypt has indicated its desire to buy the Airbus A400M airlifter.
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