The Japanese government allowed the media into the VIP section of the government Boeing 747 for the first and final time on May 24.
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Watch the first flight of Ghost
A F-16 assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron with its new Ghost paint scheme has made its first flight on May 23.
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Croatia turns to Sweden, U.S. for fighter purchase
After failing to secure second-hand F-16s from Israel, Croatia has approached Sweden and United States to buy new fighters, Defense Minister Damir Krsticevic said.
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China confirms failure to put SAR spy satellite into space
China has confirmed that the launch of Yaogan-33 satellite aboard a Long March 4C rocket on May 23 has failed. The third stage of the launch system was to be blamed for the failure.
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Indian Air Force chief said to be leading ‘missing man’ formation flight on May 27
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa recently went solo on a MiG-21 last week and now there is news that he will personally lead a ‘missing man’ formation flight to honor Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja.