Russia’s Almaz-Antey concern will only be able to complete development of the S-500 air defense system by 2017.
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Category: Air Force
Pakistan gets last F-16 Block 52 and first two upgraded F-16s
Pakistan has taken delivery of the last F-16 Block 52 fighter on Monday and two upgraded F-16 Block 15 MLU as well.
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CFIT behind RoCAF F-5F and RF-5E crash
Taiwan has concluded that the crash of a F-5F and RF-5E last year was caused by pilot error when the crew had lost situation awareness and flew into terrain.
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Britain to decide on F-35 numbers after 2015 Strategic Defence Review
A British Ministry of Defence spokeswoman said on Tuesday that London will only decide on the number of F-35s required after the Strategic Defence Review is carried out in 2015.
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RBAF,RSAF, TNI–AU and USAF participate in Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
Air Forces from South-east Asia and United States are sending aircraft and manpower to participate in the Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta at Clark Field.
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