Tunisia has been cleared by the U.S. government to buy 12 T-6C trainers worth an estimated cost of $234 million.
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Norwegian F-35s’ drag chutes are failing faster than expected
Royal Norwegian Air Force chief Brig. Gen. Tonje Skinnarland said in an exclusive interview with Defense News that his F-35 fleet has an issue with its unique drag chute.
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Red Arrows pilot was fatigued and distracted before crash
Investigations into the crash of a Red Arrows jet on Mar. 20 last year has revealed that the pilot was fatigued, distracted and experiencing reduced situational awareness when the jet crash.
Photo: Cpl Andy Benson/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
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Greece signals intention to buy 2 frigates
Greece has signed a statement of intent to buy two new frigates from France. It is believed that the two ships will be the BELH@RRA-class.
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First flight II San Antonio-class ship to be named USS Harrisburg
The next San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship and the first Flight II variant will be named USS Harrisburg.
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