RAF to stand up No. 12 Squadron for training of Qatari Eurofighter personnel
Britain announced last month that it will stand up No. 12 Squadron again so that Qatari air and ground crews can be trained to operate the Eurofighter.
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Wing Loong II hits five targets in a single sortie
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) say its Wing Loong II unmanned aerial vehicle has created a new record by striking “five targets in succession with five different types of missiles in a single sortie.”
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Bangladesh Air Force to build two air bases
Bangladesh is building two new air bases for its air force, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said during a graduation ceremony on Dec. 31.
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MQ-1 retirement in summer
The U.S. Air Force will retire the MQ-1 this summer, Air Force Times reports.
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