The Greek government had to fend off criticism on a plan to upgrade 123 F-16s to the V configuration.
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Head of USAF’s Space Command keen on using recycled Falcon 9 booster
Gen. John Raymond, head of the U.S. Air Force’s Space Command, told Bloomberg on Oct. 16 that he is “completely committed” to using recycled rocket boosters to launch government payloads.
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KAI hopes to sell 4 more T-50THs to Thailand
At the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (ADEX), an executive from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) told Jane’s the company is keen to start talks with Thailand for a third batch of T-50TH trainers.
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JASDF F-4 caught fire before take-off
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-4 fighter caught fire while it was taxiing to the runway for take off at Hyakuri airbase on Oct. 18.
Japan might arm its Aegis Ashore with SM-6
The Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Tokyo is considering whether to install the SM-6 interceptor at its proposed Aegis Ashore installations.
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