Lt. Gen. Gao Shouwei from the PLAAF has refuted local media reports that the Chengdu J-20 will enter service this year.
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Israel to extend service life of Westwind 1124 MPA
The Israeli air force and navy have decided to extend the service life of their Israel Aerospace Industries Westwind 1124 maritime patrol aircraft.
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Philippine Air Force inducts PZL W-3A Sokol helicopters
The Philippine Air Force has officially inducted four PZL W-3A Sokol combat-utility helicopters into service.
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China, U.S. pursuing airborne cyber attack weapons
China has airborne cyber attack weapons that will target American early warning, electronic surveillance and intelligence aircraft.
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Czech upgrades SA-6 with Aspide 2000 missiles
Czech defense company Retia has upgraded the country’s 2K12 Kub (NATO SA-6) surface-to-air missile battery with Italian Aspide 2000 missiles.
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