Taiwan revealed that it will retire all of its F-5 fighters in 2019 and Defense Minister Kao Hua-chu was asked by lawmakers what measures the RoCAF has prepared for the departure of the fighters.
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Nigerian Air Force Alpha jet crashed during Mali mission
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha jet has crashed in Niger, killing two pilots. The aircraft was conducting military operations in neighboring Mali.
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B-52 getting upgraded communications system
Boeing has received a $76 million contract to install the Combat Network Communications Technology (CONECT) on the B-52.
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KAI bags order to supply FA-50 to RoKAF
Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI) has won a $1.02 billion order to supply an undisclosed number of FA-50s to RoKAF.
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RAF Leuchars’ last airshow
RAF Leuchars “Battle of Britain At Home Day” airshow on Sept. 7 could be the last one before the base transitions to an army base.
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