TASS is reporting that the Tu-160M2 strategic bomber has made its maiden flight last week and flight trials are underway.
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USMC AH-1Z precautionary landing in Okinawa; 3rd such incident in a month
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z attack helicopter was forced to make a precautionary landing in Tonaki Village, Okinawa on Jan. 23. This is the third such incident involving a USMC helicopter in Okinawa prefecture.
Saab could cancel Gripen contract with Brazil over Boeing’s potential tie-up with Embrarer
Brazilian daily Folha says CEO of Saab, Hakan Buskhe, will tell Brazil’s Defense Minister Raul Jungmann on Jan. 25 that his company could cancel the contract to supply Gripen fighters if there is a tie-up between Boeing and Embraer.
Photo: Saab, CC0
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A-10s heading to Afghanistan
After a break of six-years, the U.S. Air Force is deploying the A-10 ground attack jet in Afghanistan.
By U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Taiwan’s government offers $34 C-130 flights to outer islands
Taiwan is planning to have the Air Force use its C-130s to ferry passengers to the outer islands of Penghu, Kinmen or Matsu next month during the Lunar New Year.
By 玄史生 (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
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