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The U.S. Congress has been informed on a potential sale of 145 AIM-120C-7 missiles to Turkey. The weapons together with associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support is estimated to cost $320 million.
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The U.S. government has cleared the sale of six AN/AAQ-24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems for Canada’s CP-140 patrol aircraft.
This RSAF Heron 1 UAV was photographed over Pingtung air base, Taiwan on May 5 this year. The Heron 1 UAV is operated under 119 Squadron.
Photo: Pan Da-kun
A tender to supply two long range patrol aircraft by the Philippines government has failed after bidders were unable to meet the requirements set by the Defense department.
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The U.S. Air Force’s 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, has deployed to Souda Bay, Greece, for bilateral training with the Hellenic Air Force from Aug. 11-23.
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