The Swedish Air Force is prepared to sack a 26 year-old pilot after he made several barrel rolls at very low altitudes.
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USAF test out flying router concept
A new software upgrade called Net-T or network tactical for the LITENING and Sniper advanced targeting pods will allow 4th generation USAF fighters and the B-1B to act as flying routers for ground troops.
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Nigeria deploys 2 Alpha Jets to Niger for Mali mission
Two Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jets, NAF 455 and NAF 452, left Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for Mali and Friday.
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Alenia Aermacchi partners with General Dynamics to offer M346 to USAF
Alenia Aermacchi has teamed with General Dynamics to offer the M346 to the U.S. Air Force as a replacement for the T-38.
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India could buy additional 63 Rafales
During a visit by India’s foreign minister Salman Khurshid to Paris last week, a followup order for an additional 63 Rafales was discussed.
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