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In an interview with Defense News, an officer from the Israeli Air Force says Russia still has significant air power in Syria despite withdrawing some of the assets.
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu went on an official trip to Kaliningrad on Mar. 28 and his plane was escorted by Russian Su-27s and Spanish Eurofighters during the flight over Baltic Sea.
The Royal Thai Air Force has launched its first recruitment campaign for female pilots. Applicants must between the ages of 18-28 and possess a university degree. Having a commercial pilot’s license will be advantageous.
The Jamestown foundation has published a report on China’s recent deployment of a HQ-9 air defense missile unit to Woody island in South China Sea.
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Graphic: Peter Wood
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