Rice farmers situated around JASDF Komatsu air base, Japan hit upon an idea to package their produce as “Roaring Rice.” It was popular with military enthusiasts and was reported to have been sold out within 20 minutes.
Israel’s Ofek-11 has transmitted back pictures
The new Israeli reconnaissance satellite that was launched into space this month has transmitted back its first set of pictures to the ground control station.
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Russia’s MOD confirms decision to send Admiral Kuznetsov to Syria
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has confirmed that the country’s aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will be heading to the Mediterranean to join a naval task force there.
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GAO says USAF fighter pilots aren’t getting enough training
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has found that U.S. Air Force fighter pilots are not getting enough training for the full range of missions they support and their training plans might be outdated.
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India all set to buy Rafale after top panel clears deal
India is expected to sign a deal for 36 Dassault Rafale fighters this week after the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the inter-governmental agreement (IGA) with France.
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