Israel is increasingly concerned with the military build-up in Iraq, especially its purchase of F-16 Block 52s.
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Category: Air Force
British Chinook makes emergency landing in Yuma
Seven people were injured when a British CH-47 made an emergency landing 15 miles northeast of Yuma on Saturday.
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Indonesia orders six EC725 combat search and rescue helicopters
Indonesia has ordered six EC725 combat search and rescue helicopters from EADS. The helicopters will be delivered to PT Dirgantara Indonesia and customized for the Indonesian Air Force.
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Ukraine restoring various military aircraft
Ukraine has been restoring various types of military aircraft in its inventory in recent months. Two MiG-29s were returned from refurbishing and two more will be completed in May.
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RAF interested in Heron TP
The Royal Air Force is reported to be interested in the IAI Heron TP UAV to replace the delayed Mantis.
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