Aviation News
The U.S. Air Force wants to award the late Technical Sergeant John Chapman with the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Roberts Ridge. Newsweek says the Navy SEALs tried to derail the process. Hit the link below for the full story by Sean D. Naylor.
By United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Northrop F-5s assigned to Taitung airbase in Taiwan were recently grounded and the defense ministry explained that it was due to high school exams.
By 玄史生 [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], from Wikimedia Commons
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Russia has modified ten MiG-31s to carry the Kinzhal hypersonic missile and are on test combat duty.
Photo: Alexander Shukhov
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The Russian Minister for Defense Sergei Shoigu disclosed during a conference call that the Kinzhal hypersonic missile will be appearing on the May 9 Victory Day parade.
Photo: Alexander Shukhov
The Russian Ministry of Defense has published a tender for the modernization of four Su-25 ground attack aircraft to SM3 standard.
By Alan Lebeda [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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