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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Taiwan confirms upgraded PAC-3 back home
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Kao Hua-chu told lawmakers that three PAC-2/GEM units upgraded to PAC-3 standard have been shipped back to the island from the United States.
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Aero Vodochody considers entering the foray in Poland
President of Aero Vodochody said his company is seriously considering Poland’s tender for 16 jet trainers to replace the PZL Mielec TS-11.
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169th Fighter Wing deploying to Afgahnistan
About a dozen of the F-16 fighter jets from South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing are deploying to Afghanistan in coming days. This will be the first time the unit returns to Afghanistan after in a decade.
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