Spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Defense, Senior Col. Wu Qian, told a press briefing on Sept. 28 that Chengdu J-20 fighter has officially been inducted into service.
Watch Tu-22M3 overshooting runway during aborted take-off
A video of the Tu-22M3 runway excursion incident at Shaikavka airbase on Sept. 14 has been posted online.
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South Korea successfully tested indigenous DIRCM
A-10 demonstration team will be back in 2018
After a hiatus of seven years, the U.S. Air Force will bring back the U.S. Air Force A-10 demonstration team for the 2018 airshow season.
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Lawmakers question why new Air Force One lacks aerial refueling capability
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford was asked during Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on why the Pentagon decided to omit aerial refueling capability from the new Air Force One – based on the Boeing 747-8.
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