The Australian government has approved the purchase of an additional 58 F-35 fighters. The F-35 will replace the F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet.
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New JASDF E-2C unit in Okinawa stands up
A new JASDF E-2C unit with four aircraft was stood up at Naha air base, Okinawa on Apr. 20.
RMAF officer arrested for gun smuggling in U.S.
A major with the Royal Malaysian Air Force has been arrested for attempting to smuggle a Taurus pistol out of the United States.
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Rafales heading to India for exercise
The French Air Force will dispatch four Rafales and one supporting tanker to India for Exercise Garuda-5 in June.
Fire Scout, JPALS face Nunn-McCurdy breach
The MQ-8 and Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) programs have triggered the Nunn–McCurdy act and will require reviews to keep the programs alive.
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