Belarus has phased out its Su-27 fleet, Belarusian Defense Minister Yuri Zhadobin confirmed on Aug. 28.
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Category: Air Force
Investigation found USAF F-16 pilot flew into terrain
An investigation by the USAF determined that Capt. James Steel, a F-16C pilot deployed to Afghanistan, flew his jet into a mountain in April.
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Cameroon orders Mi-17
Rosoboronexport has inked a deal with Cameroon’s Defense ministry at MAKS 2013 for Mi-17 helicopters.
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Cuban Air Force Chief killed in car crash
Cuban Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Pedro Mediondo was involved in a fatal car crash on Sunday. Mediondo was the driver.
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Swiss parliamentary committee clears Gripen deal
Swiss parliamentary defense committee has cleared Switzerland’s purchase of 22 Gripen fighter jets.
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