The AN/FLR-9 antennae complex, known as the “Elephant Cage”, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, is slated to be decommissioned and dismantled in 2013.
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Category: Air Force
RAAF Wedgetail achieves operational capability standard
The Royal Australian Air Force declares that it’s 737 Wedgetail AEW&C has achieved Initial Operational Capability.
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Dutch Patriots could be sent to Turkey as well
Netherlands could send between 200 to 250 soldiers and Patriot missiles to Turkey as well.
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German prosecutors believe EADS paid brides in Austrian Eurofighter deal
According to a document seen by Reuters, German prosecutors believe EADS paid at least 50 million euros in bribes to Austrian officials to secure a deal for Eurofighters.
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EU states to sign “letter of intent” to boost their air-to-air refueling capacity
EU officials said European states will sign a “letter of intent” at an EU defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels to work together to boost their air-to-air refueling capacity.
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