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The Philippine Air Force intends to deploy 12 of its KAI FA-50PH jets at former U.S. Navy airfield at Subic Bay. However, funds to upgrade the base are yet to be approved.
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To assist in the draw down of Operation Sangaris in Central African Republic (CAR), France will deploy some of its AS555 helicopters there.
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The U.S. Air Force has transferred most of its MC-12Ws to the Army and Special Operations Command.
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The Afghan Air Force will have to wait till early next year to get their hands on their newly acquired A-29 Super Tucanos.
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The first fully-configured KC-46A aerial refueling tanker took off for its first flight at 13:24 PDT on Sept. 25 from Paine Field in Washington.
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