Two F-22s were deployed to Campia Turzii Air Base, Romania, from Spangdahlem AB, Germany, to conduct local training.
Swedish Gripen crashes after bird strike
A Swedish Air Force Gripen fighter encountered bird strike on Aug. 21 near Ronneby and the pilot was forced to eject.
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Philippines plans to repair airstrip on Thitu Island by next year
Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana revealed that repairs to the airstrip on Thitu Island in the South China Sea will be completed by next year.
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Iran unveils its ‘new’ Kosar fighter jet
Iran says its new Kosar fighter jet has flown. President Hassan Rouhani was on scene to see the jet – which is a carbon copy of the American F-5F – undergoing flight trials.
Nikkei: Japan in talks with France, Germany over transfer of P1 technology
Nikkei reported on Aug. 20 that Japan is in talks with France and Germany over the transfer of technology from the Kawasaki P1 maritime patrol aircraft.
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