Lockheed Martin will deliver Turkey’s first F-35A stealth fighter on Jun. 21. The news comes as the U.S. Congress attempts to derail the process.
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Newsweek: SEALs tried to derail TSgt John Chapman’s Medal of Honor award
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.
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Taiwan grounds the F-5 as kids were having exams
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.
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Ten MiG-31s modified to carry Kinzhal
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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Russia Minister for Defense confirms Kinzhal hypersonic missile will appear on May 9 parade
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