The Israeli Air Force has unveiled a new design for the 140 “Golden Eagle” Squadron. The squadron has been designated as its first unit to fly the F-35.
Graphic: Israeli Air Force
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Talks to sell UAE Mirage 2000s to Iraq still ongoing
Defense News reports that the UAE is still in discussions to sell 10 of its Mirage 2000 fighters to the Iraqi Air Force.
By Aaron Allmon, U.S. Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Rafale M fired SCALP EG to destroy ISIL communications center
Carrier-borne Rafale M fighters launched the SCALP EG cruise missile to destroy a ISIL commications center in Mosul on the night of Jan. 16-17. This is the first time the Rafale M had employed the SCALP EG in Operation Chammal.
Haney: China has successfully tested its hypersonic glide vehicle for six times
In a speech to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, head of the United States Strategic Command, Adm. Cecil D. Haney, said China has so far conducted six successful tests of its hypersonic glide vehicle.
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Raytheon awarded research contract for their version of CUDA
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded Raytheon a $14 million contract to research on two concepts for next-generation, air-launched, tactical missiles.
Photo: Bill Sweetman/AWST
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