India’s new government has decided against buying more Pilatus PC-7 Mk II trainers for the air force.
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Three French Mirage fighters deployed in Jordan
Three French Air Force Mirage fighters have arrived in Jordan on Nov. 28, according to Jordan’s Petra news agency.
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Bulgaria delays fighter decision
Bulgaria’s cabinet has decided not to approve funds to buy a new fighter for the air force. No funding will be made available for this purpose until 2017.
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Lockheed proposed optionally manned U-2 variant
Lockheed Martin is proposing a modification to the U-2 to convert it into an optionally manned aircraft that gives it the endurance of the RQ-4 but better payload capability and higher operating altitude.
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A-10s deployed to Iraq for combat rescue mission
The 122nd Fighter Wing is deploying its A-10 attack jets to Iraq under the 163rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.
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