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U.S. officials confirmed Thursday that the USAF will help to transport French troops to Mali. No details are available on how many aircraft are involved.
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The X-38 air-to-surface missile has entered service with the Russian Air Force.
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Sweden’s Defense Minister Karin Enström announced that Stockholm will commit itself to buying 60 new Gripen fighters.
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Nigerian Air Force Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Alex Barde revealed that his service will deploy aircraft to Mali from today.
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