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The Indian Air Force retired the MiG-21 T-96 and MiG-27ML on Dec.29. The final flight of the MiG-21 T-96 was flown by air force chief Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa at Nal airbase in Rajasthan.
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Saab’s Sea Giraffe 4A AESA S-band radar now comes in a fixed-panel configuration, the Swedish company announced on Dec. 29.
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Source: Saab
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Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Dec. 28 that Japan’s decision to acquire two Aegis Ashore missile defense systems will affect ties between both countries.
By Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Complex Romania) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Two F-35s assigned to the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base will accompany a B-2 stealth bomber during the flyover at the annual Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 1, 2018.
By U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler (nellis.af.mil) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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A report by South Korea’s Yonhap news agency says Seoul is also keen to operate the Lockheed Martin F-35B from its Dokdo-class amphibious assault ships.
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By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Achterling [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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