The U.S. Air Force has decided to delay inducting the T-38 replacement into service by three years.
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Cornyn places hold on Obama nominee over Taiwan F-16 issues
Unhappy with the Obama administration’s response to his requests for more information
on the sale of F-16s to Taiwan. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has placed a hold on the nomination of Mark Lippert to become the assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific security affairs.
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India inducts Mi-17V5
India on Friday formally inducted the Mi-17V5 helicopter. The 155 Helicopter Unit will operate them from Bhatinda.
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Canadian minister denies need for armed drones
Canada’s Associate Defense Minister Julian Fantino has refuted media reports that six armed drones will be purchased to encounter delays and cost overruns with the F-35.
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RNZAF NH-90s go for flight test in-country
New Zealand’s two new NH90 helicopters had their first flights on Tuesday after arriving in the country in December.
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