The U.S. Pacific Air Force is deploying F-16s from Misawa, Japan to Manado, Indonesia for Exercise Cope West 18.
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Bidgee [CC BY-SA 3.0 au], via Wikimedia Commons
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Close look at Russia’s Kinzhal hypersonic missile
The Russian Defense Ministry has published a video showing a MiG-31 crew making a training launch of the recently disclosed Kinzhal hypersonic missile.
Swiss to vote on fighter purchase again
Switzerland will ask its citizens to vote whether to buy a new fighter for the country by 2020, local media reports. However, the type of aircraft will only be known after the voting process.
By Konstantin von Wedelstaedt [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
Saudi Arabia signs memorandum of intent for 48 Eurofighters
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has signed a memorandum of intent with the U.K. government for 48 Eurofighters. The memorandum stops short of committing to an order.
By Gordon Zammit [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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C-17 Replacement Head-Up Display
The U.S. Air Force is testing a Replacement Head-Up Display (RHUD) for the C-17 and testing of the more capable display is wrapping up at Edwards Air Force Base.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Kyle Larson
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