A Swedish Air Force Gripen fighter encountered bird strike on Aug. 21 near Ronneby and the pilot was forced to eject.
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Philippines plans to repair airstrip on Thitu Island by next year
Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana revealed that repairs to the airstrip on Thitu Island in the South China Sea will be completed by next year.
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Iran unveils its ‘new’ Kosar fighter jet
Iran says its new Kosar fighter jet has flown. President Hassan Rouhani was on scene to see the jet – which is a carbon copy of the American F-5F – undergoing flight trials.
Marawi Siege veteran and FA-50PH pilot selected for “The Outstanding Filipinos” award
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter pilot Lt. Col. Thomas Ryan Seguin, commanding officer of the 7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, has been selected by Metrobank Foundation for this year’s “The Outstanding Filipinos” award.
Photo: Facebook page of Thomas Ryan Seguin
Motor Sich defends decision to sell AI-222 turbofan to China
Ukrainian jet engine manufacturer, Motor Sich, has refuted an article published by The Washington Times on the former’s export of its AI-222 turbofan engine to China.
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