Turkey scrambled six F-16s from two locations after Syrian helicopters flew close to the border on Saturday.
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Category: Air Force
JASDF KC-767 to attend RIAT, first ever participation in European airshow
Japan will send a military aircraft to an European airshow for the first time when a Japan Air Self-Defense Force KC-767J arrive at RAF Fairford on Jul. 5 via Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.
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USAF testing C-130 with fuel-saving engine
A C-130H is testing out an enhance kit for the Rolls-Royce T56 engine that will reduce fuel burn by up to 8 percent.
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Norway frustrated with NH90 delays
Norway may follow Sweden’s example and buy tactical helicopters while it waits for its NH90s.
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148th Fighter Wing to deploy to Afghanistan
Duluth’s 148th Fighter Wing will deploy to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan from August with their F-16 Block 50s.
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