Former U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Norton Schwartz has urged the Pentagon not to waste funds to give the F-35 a nuclear role.
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Russia boost contingent in Armenia with helicopters
Russia will send Mi-24Ps, Mi-8MT and Mi-8SMV helicopters to boost its detachment at Erebuni air base in Armenia.
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Switzerland referendum for Gripen on May 18
Saab will find out if Switzerland is still committed to the Gripen when the Swiss hold a national referendum on May 18.
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German Tornado crashed
A Luftwaffe Tornado crashed near the western city of Koblenz on the night of Jan. 16.
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India asks Airbus to extend validity of aerial tanker bid
Airbus has agreed to a request from India to extend the validity of its offer to supply six MRTT tankers to the Indian Air Force.
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