Botswana says it cannot afford the $1.7 billion required to buy a fleet of Saab Gripen fighters and will look for cheaper alternatives instead.
Category: Air Force
RAAF EA-18G expected to achieve IOC soon
The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) EA-18G fleet is expected to attain initial operational capability (IOC) in the coming months, Australian Aviation reports.
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Russia’s stealthy UCAV will start flight tests this year
TASS is now reporting that Sukhoi will start flight tests of its Hunter-B unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) this year.
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Romanian MiG-21 crashes during airshow
A Romanian air force MiG-21 crashed during an airshow in Borcea on Jul. 7. The pilot was killed in the crash.
Switzerland has launched another fighter competition
The Swiss defense ministry has invited five Western fighter manufacturers to submit bids for its latest fighter competition.
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