The Japan Air Self Defense Force has intercepted a PLAAF Tu-154M/D ELINT aircraft flying near the southwest part of the country for the first time.
Category: Air Force
Jordan may assemble Russian military helicopters
Rosoboronexport said Friday that Jordan is interested in buying Russian military helicopters and assemble them locally.
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Former Swiss Air Force chief said Eurofighter very manpower-intensive aircraft
Former Swiss Air Force commander Gen. Max Gygax told AIN that while the Eurofighter’s spare parts might be cheaper than the Rafale, it is a very manpower-intensive aircraft.
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North Korea refutes claim of sending pilots to Syria
North Korea on Friday refuted news reports that it had sent fighter pilots to Syria to help the government in its fight against rebels, the official news agency KCNA said.
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Reuters: South Korea expected to place order for 40 F-35s
Two sources said Seoul is expected to green light an order for 40 F-35s with options for 20 when the Joint Chiefs meet on Nov. 22.
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