The U.S. Congress has been notified of a potential sale of 55 AIM-9X Block II air-to-air missiles to Oman.
Category: Air Force
F-22 pilots told not to wear Combat Edge suit during routine flights
F-22 pilots flying routine missions have been directed to not wear the Combat Edge pressure suit until the U.S. Air Force finds a solution to the jet’s oxygen woes.
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Three Uzbeks arrested for stealing Su-27 parts
Three Uzbek citizens broke into a military base in the Moscow region and tried to steal parts from a Su-27. They were discovered and arrested.
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Qatar seeks 12 UH-60Ms
Qatar is seeking 12 UH-60M helicopters along with 26 T700-GE-701D engines and other equipment for $1.112 billion.
Czech Republic likely to extend lease of Gripens
An anonymous source told Czech newspaper Právo that Prague will likely extend the lease of 14 Saab JAS-39s by five years.
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