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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Category: Air Force
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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Iraq press U.S. to accelerate delivery of F-16s
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki will ask U.S. President Obama to accelerate the delivery of F-16s and drones when both meet next week.
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61st Fighter Squadron reactivated
The U.S. Air Force has reactivated the 61st Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base. The unit will be responsible for training F-35 pilots.
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