Air Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford has been nominated to replace Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton as head of the RAF in July.
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South Africa court halts transfer of SAAF helicopters to Zimbabwe
A court in South Africa has temporarily halted a delivery of Alouette III helicopters to Zimbabwe.
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USAF delays selection for Afghan Light Air Support program
Flight Global reports that the U.S. Air Force has delayed the selection of 20 light attack aircraft for the Afghan air force.
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Patriot missiles in Turkey to become operational this week
NATO said Patriot batteries in Turkey will be activated this week.
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USAF C-17 that landed at wrong airport was carrying Gen. James Mattis
Gen. James Mattis, head of U.S. Central Command, was on board the USAF C-17 that landed at Peter O. Knight Airport instead of MacDill Air Force Base last year.
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