Botswana says it cannot afford the $1.7 billion required to buy a fleet of Saab Gripen fighters and will look for cheaper alternatives instead.
RAAF EA-18G expected to achieve IOC soon
The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) EA-18G fleet is expected to attain initial operational capability (IOC) in the coming months, Australian Aviation reports.
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Russia’s stealthy UCAV will start flight tests this year
TASS is now reporting that Sukhoi will start flight tests of its Hunter-B unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) this year.
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Chance to fly ex-RSAF S.211
Warbirds News says Victory Aviation has been cleared by the FAA to conduct flight training in the company’s ex-Singapore Air Force S.211 jet trainers.
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Amir of Qatar confirms discussion over S-400 with Putin
The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, confirmed to reporters in Paris that he has discussed purchasing the S-400 missile defense system with President Vladimir Putin.
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