Aviation News
The Philippine Air Force is about to take delivery of AIM-9L air-to-air missiles from Diehl Raytheon, an official from the Department of National Defense (DND) has confirmed.
David Monniaux [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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A KC-46A from McConnell Air Force Base will be making the type’s first international airshow appearance in Paris next week.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker [Public domain]
Lawmakers from Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party meet Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Jun. 11 and he told them he supports a program to develop an indigenous fighter to replace the F-2.
By Toshi Aoki – JP Spotters [CC BY-SA 3.0 or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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India has tested a hypersonic vehicle for the first time on Jun. 12.
Graphic: DRDO
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Chang Liyi, who was shot down while flying U-2C N.358 over China on Jan. 10, 1965, has passed away today in Taipei.
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