Pakistan has activated a new JF-17 squadron at Samungli on Feb. 28. No 28 Squadron is the first JF-17 unit for the air base.
Japan has successfully restored F-2Bs
The last Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) F-2B fighter that was damaged in the 2011 tsunami at Matsushima Air Base has been delivered back to the base.
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Royal Navy deploying two AW159s with French Task Force sailing to Far East
Two Royal Navy AW159 maritime helicopters are now on board French Navy amphibious assault ship FS Dixmude for a mission that will take them to South Pacific.
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Japan sends another optical spy satellite into orbit
Japan successfully sent its IGS Optical 6 satellite into space from the Tanegashima Space Center on Feb. 27 using a H-2A rocket.
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Japan may deploy surface-to-ship missiles on Okinawa island
Several media outlets in Japan are reporting that defense officials are mulling whether to deploy surface-to-ship missiles on Okinawa island.
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