Sources say the Pentagon is likely to drop the Combat Avionics Programmed Extension Suite (CAPES) entirely and opt for a simpler and cheaper service-life extension program (SLEP) for its F-16 fleet.
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Bangladesh ordered 24 Yak-130s
News media in Russia say Bangladesh has placed an order for 24 Yak-130 advanced jet trainers in the last quarter of 2013.
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Mitsubishi Heavy in talks to become F-35 supplier to BAE System
Reuters say Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is in advanced talks to be a F-35 supplier to BAE System.
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New F-22 demo pilot practice over Tyndall AFB
Capt. John Cummings, the new F-22 demo pilot, has been practicing over Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida for the upcoming show season.
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Spanish Air Force rotates crew in Djibouti
The 33rd Spanish Air Forces Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) crew joins the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta. The 32nd and 33rd crew rotations performed their hand over in Djibouti on Jan. 23.
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