The U.S. Air Force, in conjunction with the Navy, recently carried out a test using the JSTARS to track low-flying UAVs and ultralights.
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Category: Air Force
14-year Gripen lease for Czech Republic
The Czech defense ministry has negotiated a 14-year lease of Gripen fighters with Sweden. The next government will make a decision after the election next month.
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Royal Oman Air Force Jaguars crashed
Two Royal Oman Air Force Jaguars collided in mid-air on Sept. 11, one pilot was killed in the crash.
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Thailand looking at another six Gripens
Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force Air Chief Marshal Prajin told reporters that his service is keen to buy six more Gripens.
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Swiss lower House clears Gripen deal
The Swiss parliament’s lower house has approved the acquisition of 22 Gripen fighters. The lower house approved funding for contract but the upper house has yet to agree on financing the deal.
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