South Korea’s Defense Procurement Agency has offered to buy Israel’s Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system if the latter selects the T-50.
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Category: Air Force
Bad weather and ‘disorientation’ led to Irish PC-9 crash
Investigators say bad weather and ‘disorientation’ by the pilot led to the crash of an Irish Air Corps Pilatus PC-9 in 2009.
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Russia to withdraw helicopters from peacekeeping force in South Sudan
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered the withdrawal of eight Mi-8MT helicopters from peacekeeping duties in South Sudan.
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JTAC awarded Silver Star
A U.S. Air Force combat controller was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during combat near Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2010.
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Sweden approves Hungary’s lease of Gripens for another 10-years
The Swedish government has approved Hungary’s lease of Gripen fighters for another ten years. Hungarian Defense Minister Csaba Hende earlier said that extending the lease until 2026 would save the state HUF 63bn.
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