Turkey scrambled eight F-16 fighters to intercept a Russian Il-20 plane after the Russian plane began flying parallel to Turkish airspace.
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Sweden sends Gripens to Gotland in response to Russia exercise
Sweden has boosted the air defense on the island of Gotland due to an impeding large-scale Russian military exercise in the region.
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JSDF launches English webpage on Chinese activities near Japanese airspace
The Japan Self-Defense Forces has launched a English webpage posting photos and tracks of Chinese aircraft flying near Japanese airspace.
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Airman saves F-22 from fire
Quick reaction by a U.S. Air Force assistant dedicated crew chief help save a F-22 from a main landing gear brake fire that could have destroyed the aircraft.
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USAF F-15C loses canopy while flying off Okinawa
A F-15C from the 18th Wing in Kadena, Japan lost its canopy on Mar. 4 during routine training off the coast of Okinawa.
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