U.S. President Barack Obama has spoken out against any military strike against Iran during a television interview.
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Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel is next Israeli Air Force chief
The Israeli government has accepted the military’s decision to appoint Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel as the next Israeli Air Force chief.
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North Korea developing attack drone based on MQM-107D
Yonhap news agency reported that North Korea is using MQM-107D Streaker target drones as a development platform for its unmanned attack aircraft.
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YouTube: PLAAF AEW&C behind-the-scene footage
A behind-the-scene video showing the flight operations of China’s KJ-200 and KJ-2000 AEW&C aircraft. Video starts with the stand-up ceremony of the PLAAF’s first airborne early warning unit. Footage includes cockpit videos and apparently the radar operator consoles as well.
China’s Role In JSF’s Spiraling Costs
Did a successful cyber intrusion into the F-35 program forced the Pentagon to redesign parts of the jet, which ultimately drove up costs?
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