South Korea has decided against having an open competition to buy a new maritime patrol aircraft and has chosen the Boeing P-8A instead.
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Azerbaijan parades the Turkish SOM cruise missile
It was reported last year that Azerbaijan is interested in acquiring the SOM cruise missile from Turkey. Now, the missile has appeared at a parade rehearsal to mark the country’s 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence.
55th Wing’s RC-135s are breaking down frequently
Omaha World-Herald has written an investigative report into frequent breakdowns for the RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft at 55th Wing.
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Taiwan has successfully increase range of TC-2
A report from Up Media says Taiwan recently test-fired an upgraded Sky Sword 2 (TC-2) medium-range air-to-air missile.
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New Zealand expected to buy 4 P-8As
New Zealand’s Defence Minister Ron Mark is expected to propose to his cabinet colleagues a decision by the military to buy four Boeing P-8As to replace the P3K.
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