The only two C-27Js operated by the Maryland Air National Guard in Afghanistan has left the country.
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Russia ship allegedly carrying helicopters to Syria turns back home
MV Alaed, a Russian-operated ship that was said to be carrying refurbished helicopters to Syria, was forced to turn back after its British insurer removed coverage for the vessel.
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Air show pilot turns human cruise missile target
Bob Bishop’s main job nowadays is to fly Bede BD-5J jet to simulate as a cruise missile for the U.S. military to test their defenses.
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U.S. Air Force deserter surfaces in Sweden after 28 years
A US Air Force deserter who disappeared from his Air Force base in Germany in the 1980s has surfaced in Stockholm.
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India wants to develop Phalcon-style AWACS
Even before it has completed development of its Embraer AEW&C aircraft, India has set sights on a larger AWACS platform.
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