Egyptian Apache helicopters attacked suspected Islamic militants in the Sinai Peninsula on Wednesday in the first such air strike since 1973.
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Sukhoi tests X-band AESA on PAK-FA
Sukhoi has started testing a X-band AESA radar on the third PAK-FA prototype aircraft.
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YouTube: Roll-out ceremony of RSAF M-346
Representing the RSAF is BG Wong Huat Sern, Chief of Staff, Air Staff.
U.S. to use Global Hawk over Japanese waters
The Yomiuri Shimbun reported that Tokyo and Washington will explore the use of the Global Hawk to monitor activities over Japanese waters.
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Australia not buying ALQ-99 for Growlers, will borrow instead
The RAAF will not be buying ALQ-99 electronic jamming pods for its Growlers, instead they will only be installed when required and the United States retains absolute control over its use.
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