The Russian Air Force will modernize 30 Tu-22M3 strategic bombers to the M3M standard by 2020.
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SAAF reveals cause of A109 crashes
South African Air Force chief has explained the causes behind the crash of three A109 helicopters over the years.
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Israel in danger of losing air superiority
Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Ido Nehushtan warned that the country’s aerial superiority is in danger as terrorist might obtain sophisticated weapons from neighboring countries.
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No criminal offence in U.S. Air Force casket photo
The group of U.S. Air Force airmen that posed with an open casket holding another airman will not be criminally charged. However, they will still face disciplinary punishments.
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Australia to review timetable for 12 F-35s
Australia is reviewing its timetable for buying 12 F-35 fighters, Defense Minister Stephen Smith said on Monday.
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