The U.S. Air Force National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) has published its latest intelligence report.
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Russian Air Force to get large numbers of MiG-35s in three years
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yury Borisov said the Russian Air Force will receive large numbers of Su-35 and MiG-35 fighters over the three years.
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BAE Systems to upgrade RAAF Hawks
BAE Systems will upgrade the RAAF’s Hawk Mk127 jet trainer fleet to the standard of the RAF Hawk 128 fleet.
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Philippines opens tender for attack helicopters with night capability
Philippines is shopping for eight attack helicopters with night operation capability. The budget for the tender is $78 million.
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First F-35 at MCAS Cherry Point
F-35B, BuNo 168059, has become the first F-35 to land at MCAS Cherry Point. The VMFAT-501 jet is there for a modification program at the FRC East maintenance and repair facility.
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