A Tu-95MS based in Irkutsk had an engine fire on Oct. 12.
AV-8Bs pounding ISIL in Libya being withdrawn
USS Wasp and its embarked AV-8Bs are being withdrawn from the Mediterranean theater and the amphibious assault ship is being replaced by USS San Antonio.
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By Official U.S. Navy Page from United States of America MC3 Rawad Madanat/USS Wasp (LHD 1) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Argentina evaluated the M-346
The Italian Ministry of Defense disclosed that Argentinian Air Force pilots have completed their evaluations of the M-346 advanced jet trainer in Italy.
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First West Coast deployment of E-2D
VAW-121 recently completed their flight deck certification and carrier qualifications aboard aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Paving the way for the first West Coast deployment of the Navy’s newest AEW platform.
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Japan has agreed to sell US-2 at $113 million each to India
Defense News reported that India is willing to consider the amphibious US-2 again after Japan agreed to slash the price of each plane from $133 million to $113 million.
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