The Japan Air Self-Defense Force scrambled two F2 fighters 17 minutes after a devastating earthquake in Hokkaido to assess the damages.
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Italian F-35 to appear at Belgian Air Force Days
Belgium has confirmed that a Italian F-35 will participate in the Belgian Air Force Days event next weekend. The jet will appear at the static display.
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Australia deploying F/A-18s, C-17s, KC-30 to Chitose Air Base, Japan for Bushido Guardian 18
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force announced that the Royal Australian Air Force is deploying seven F/A-18s, 3 C-17s and a KC-30 to Chitose Air Base, Japan for exercise Bushido Guardian 18 next week.
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Indonesia developing gunship variant of CN-235-200
Jane’s has confirmed that Indonesia’s PT Dirgantara (PTDI) has started work on converting the CN-235-200 into a gunship variant.
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Probably the only MC-130P in the world that can load bombs on its wings
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