Two Royal Malaysian Air Force Hawk 108 pilots were killed when their aircraft went down on Jun. 15 after taking off from Kuantan airbase.
Photo: TUDM
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USN intends to buy at least 80 Super Hornets
The U.S. Navy has told the Senate Armed Services seapower subcommittee that the service needs at least 80 new Boeing Super Hornet fighters to “address continuing warfighter demand for advanced tactical aircraft.”
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Mai [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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China wants to inspect THAAD battery in South Korea
The Chosunilbo says China has told South Korea of its wish to inspect the American THAAD air defense missile battery located in South Korea.
By MSgt Jeremy Larlee [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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JSDF conducting PAC-3 drills across Japan
The Japan Self-Defense Force has started PAC-3 air defense missile drills across the country, the first drill occurred at Komaki City on Jun. 14.
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MiG Corporation working on long-range interceptor
MiG Corporation’s general director Ilya Tarasenko told Kommersant newspaper that his employees are busy working on a long-range interceptor that can replace the MiG-31.
By Konstantin Tyurpeko (http://russianplanes.net/id161326) [CC BY-SA 4.0 or CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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