The Russian Helicopters high-speed test bed, derived from a Mi-24K, carried out its second test flight recently.
Gunmen storms Indian Air Force Base, fighting still in progress
A gun fight is raging at Pathankot Air Force base in Punjab, India at the moment after a group of four to five armed men stormed the facility.
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Indonesia has allocated funds to buy Kh-31, Kh-59 and AIM-120 missiles
Jane’s reported that Indonesia has put aside $38 million to acquire air-launched missiles for the Air Force.
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Another two Su-30MK2s delivered to Vietnam
Vietnam has taken delivery of another two Su-30MK2 fighters on Dec. 29. Aircraft 8589 and 8590 were flown to Vietnam aboard a An-124 transport plane.
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China creates PLA Rocket Force and two other units
Chinese President Xi Jinping launched three new military units during a ceremony at the PLA headquarters in Beijing on Dec. 31. One of the units, the PLA Rocket Force, will replace the Second Artillery Corps.
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