An anonymous French source told Reuters that Egypt’s purchase of Rafale fighters is “imminent. For (him) the signature is certain.”
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Category: Air Force
100 year-old fighter squadron starts testing of F-35B
One of the Royal Air Force’s oldest fighter squadron, No. 17 (Reserve) Squadron, has started
operational testing of the F-35B at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
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YouTube: Iran unveils twin-seat Saeqeh 2
Iran on Feb. 9 unveiled its two-seat version of the twin-tail F-5 clone dubbed Saeqeh 2.
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BAE Systems, TAE to handle F-35 maintenance in Australia
There will be two heavy maintenance facilities in Asia Pacific for the F-35 fighter, one in Japan and the other in Australia. Reuters says BAE Systems has been picked to do the aircraft work while Tasman Aviation Enterprises (TAE) will service the F135 engine in Australia.
Philippine Air Force participating in Exercise Cope North
This year’s iteration of Exercise Cope North saw New Zealand and Philippines participating for the first time.
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