A multinational air combat exercise CRUZEX VII in Brazil has ended on Nov. 30. The U.S. Air Force dispatched aircraft and airmen from the Texas, Washington Air National Guard for the exercise.
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Jane’s: T129 is Philippine’s preferred choice for combat utility helicopter program
An official from the Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) has confirmed to Jane’s that Manila is taking a close look at the TAI T129 attack helicopter for its combat utility helicopter (CUH) program.
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USMC F-35Bs will begin training at Iejima Auxiliary Airfield next month
The U.S. Marine Corps has completed the expansion of a simulated Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) flight deck at Iejima Auxiliary Airfield, Okinawa, Japan and will commence training exercises using the F-35B and CH-53 there starting from next month.
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Japan’s government to buy Mageshima island and let USN pilots practice carrier landings
The Japanese government is close to buying Mageshima island in Kagoshima Prefecture and will convert it into an airfield for U.S. Navy pilots to carry out Field Carrier Landing Practice.
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Taiwan confirms plan to buy more F-16s
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Yen Teh-fa has confirmed that the military intends to push for the purchase of more F-16s to replace its aging F-5s.
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