The U.S. Air Force reactivated the 420th Flight Test Squadron on Oct. 4. The unit will be responsible for testing the new B-21 bomber.
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F-35A student pilot saves aircraft during in-flight computer failure
Capt. Robert Larson, a 61st Fighter Squadron student pilot, was able to save his jet during a training mission in May this year after one of its flight computers failed.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder
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Seoul to launch second phase of F-X project in 2021
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a report presented to the National Assembly for a parliamentary audit that the country will launch the second phase of the F-X project in 2021.
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Philippine DND confirms purchase of C295 and G280 for command and control missions
The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has confirmed that the country is buying a C295 and G280 for command and control missions.
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flybyeigenheer [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
RTAF to begin search for new fighter to replace F-16A/B fleet
The Royal Thai Air Force intends to replace its F-16A/B fleet at Wing 1 and a committee will soon be formed to draft the Concept of Project Requirements (COPR).
Capt Joshua Gunderson [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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