UAE fighter pilots decided to honor the first Saudi soldier killed in Operation Decisive Storm by writing his name on bombs they would drop over Yemen.
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U.S. to provide tanker support for air strikes in Yemen
The U.S. government has agreed to support the Saudi-lead air campaign in Yemen by providing aerial refueling tankers.
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VPAF delegation toured PLAAF JH-7 unit
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UAE’s secret airbase
A secret airbase has emerged from the deserts in UAE, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. Aviation Week has more.
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Remaining Swedish experts on JAS-39 to leave Czech Republic
To help Czech Republic induct the Gripen into service, Sweden sent a group of pilots and mechanics to help the former setup shop in 2005. After ten years, the last batch of experts will depart this September.
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