The first Royal Netherlands Air Force unit to fly the F-35A will be 322 Squadron at Leeuwarden air base.
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Inquest into fatal Red Arrows accident
An inquest into the death of a Red Arrows pilot was told that Flt Lt Sean Cunningham may have taken medication that play a part in his death.
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Gates on F-15SA, F-35 sales to Saudi and Israel
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ autobiography revealed how Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah views the purchase of F-15SAs as an investment in a long-term strategic relationship.
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Slovak Air Force leaning towards Gripen
The Slovak Air Force may replace its MiG-29s with the Gripen. This is to ease integration with neighboring Czech Republic for a joint fighter squadron.
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Indonesia shopping for 16 fighters to replace F-5
Indonesia’s Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said his ministry is evaluating offers to replace the TNI-AU’s F-5 fighters.
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