Two Russia Air Force Tu-160 bombers have arrived in Venezuela after a 13-hour non-stop flight. Taking off from Engels airbase, the flight was shadowed by Norwegian F-16s.
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Category: Air Force
USMC flew first F-35 STOVL mission at Eglin
VMFAT-501 has flown its first short take-off and vertical landing mission at Eglin Air Force Base Oct. 24.
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Russia to double the number of aircraft at air base in Kyrgyzstan
Russia is expanding its presence at Kant airbase in Kyrgyzstan by doubling the number of aircraft deployed there by end of this year.
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Phase 1 Enhancements for Eurofighter finalized
A series of improvements for the Eurofighter have finalized and will be available to end users by the end of the year.
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Philippines buy 8 AW109 light attack helicopters
Philippine Defense Undersecretary Fernando Manalo has confirmed that AgustaWestland was awarded a contract to supply eight AW109 light attack helicopters last month.
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