Spain wants its F-100 frigates to play a part in the U.S.-led European missile defense shield. Spanish military sources say both countries are negotiating a deal.
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Category: Air Force
X-37B’s mission stretches to one year
The second X-37B marked one year in orbit on Monday and there are no signs when it will return back to Earth.
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Norway to buy about 50 F-35s
Norwegian Defense State Secretary Roger Ingebrigsten said on Monday that his country is finalizing plans for about 50 F-35s and he expects to pay about the same price as set in 2008.
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India, Pakistan test missiles consecutively
India tested a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile on Sunday and the next day, Pakistan fired a Hatf-II short range ballistic missile.
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Another IAF Mirage 2000TH crash
The Indian Air Force lost another Mirage 2000TH in 10 days and the whole fleet has been grounded. This time the jet crashed in Rajasthan on Monday and both pilots ejected.
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