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Lockheed Martin can only deliver F-16V to Slovakia in late 2022

Posted on April 11, 2018 by alert5

Lockheed Martin was recently in Slovakia to promote its F-16V to the country for its fighter replacement program and one executive said delivery can only start in late 2022.

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Skunk Works’ MQ-25 concept

Posted on April 10, 2018 by alert5

Draken International selects Paramount Aerospace Systems to refurbish 22 Mirage F1Ms

Posted on April 10, 2018April 10, 2018 by alert5

The 22 ex-Spanish Air Force Mirage F1M aircraft bought by Draken International will be refurbished by Paramount Aerospace Systems, the company announced on Apr. 9.

By Jerry Gunner from Lincoln, UK [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Israel now offering used F-16s to Colombia as well

Posted on April 10, 2018 by alert5

Jane’s reports that Elbit Systems and Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) have offered to sell second-hand F-16A/BC/Ds to Colombia to replace its Kfirs.

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USAF F-16 pilots cautioned for flying too low in New Zealand

Posted on April 10, 2018April 10, 2018 by alert5

U.S. Air Force F-16 pilots who took part in the Warbirds Over Wanaka air show in New Zealand have been cautioned by the local authorities after complaints that they flew “close to tree level” over Fox Glacier.

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