The Wall Street Journal reported that there are two probes undergoing in the Afghan Air Force to determine if aircraft have been used to ferry drugs and illegal weapons around the country.
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Category: Air Force
Italian Air Force HH-139As enter service
Ten Italian Air Force HH-139A helicopters have entered service. These helicopters will supplement aging HH-212 and HH-3F helicopters in search and rescue operations across Italy.
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Israel requested bunker-busters, refueling planes; Washington says no agreement reached
Israel had asked Washington to supply bunker-busters and refueling planes during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week.
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Indonesia graft busters to probe Su-30 deal
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will launch a probe into allegations of mark-ups in the purchase of six Su-30MK2 fighters, Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro announced on Tuesday.
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Loose connector lead to Global Hawk crash
A Global Hawk operating over Afghanistan lost power to control its ailerons and spoilers after an electrical connector came lose and damaged a line replacement unit.
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