Interfax-Ukraine reported that Ukrspecexport has won a contract to overhaul seven Croatian MiG-21s.
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Canada accepts first CH-147F
Boeing has delivered the first of 15 new CH-147F Chinook helicopters to Canada. The aircraft will enter service with Royal Canadian Air Force’s 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron.
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Italy’s F-35 order survives parliamentary vote
Italian lawmakers voted 378 to 178 to keep Rome’s order of 90 F-35s alive. However, a parliamentary vote will be required for additional purchases.
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Photo: First two CV-22Bs arrive at RAF Mildenhall
The first two of 10 CV-22Bs to be based at RAF Mildenhall have arrived on Jun. 24.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch
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Russia to open airbase in Belarus within months
Russia will open its first military airbase in Belarus by end of this year. The base will be situated in the city of Lida.
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