Saudi Arabia clarified that none of its fighter aircraft was shot down over Yemen. Photos on the internet show a pylon with two AIM-9 missiles and an external fuel tank.
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Egypt to place order for 46 MiG-29s
Russian newspaper Vedomosti says Egypt is expected to place an order for 46 MiG-29 fighters.
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Hungarian Gripen crash not technical fault
The lost of a Hungarian JAS-39D fighter at Časlav, Czech Republic, was not due to any technical problem, Czech Defense Minister Martin Stropnický told reporters.
RAAF to take delivery of first P-8A this year
Australia will take delivery of its first of eight P-8As later this year.

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167th Airlift Wing retires its last C-5A
The 167th Airlift Wing said goodbye to its last C-5A strategic airlifter on May 19. It will transition to the C-17.
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