The Philippine Navy commissioned the first of five TC-90s into service with an activation and blessing ceremony in Sangley Point, Cavite City on Nov. 21.
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Croatia leaning towards Swedish Gripens or Israeli F-16s
A report by Croatian daily newspaper Večernji list says the Swedish Gripen and Israeli F-16 has emerged as the top contenders to replace the country’s MiG-21.
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F-22s carried out first bombing mission in Afghanistan, targets were Taliban drug labs
The United States launched a joint operation with Afghan forces to target eight Taliban targets on Nov. 20. B-52s and F-22s bombed seven drug labs and one command-and-control node in northern Helmand province.
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RoCAF IDF engine fire during flying demo
A RoCAF IDF fighter practicing for the upcoming Hsinchu open house today had a mid-air engine fire and was forced to make an emergency landing.
Vietnam Army pilot killed in Buckinghamshire mid-air collision
The mid-air collision of a light aircraft and a helicopter on Nov. 17 in Britain killed a Vietnamese Army pilot training to become a military flight instructor.
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