A Ukrainian Su-25 crashed near the city of Zaporizhia on Nov. 11 after the it hit power lines. The pilot was killed in the crash.
Russian Helicopters to help Iran improve its Mi-17 service facility
Russian Helicopters has signed contracts with the Iranian Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (PANHA) to upgrade the latter’s maintenance and overhaul facility for Mi-17 helicopters.
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IAF Boeing 707 tanker flew its longest flight to date
A IAF Boeing 707 tanker that was supporting the deployment of fighters to Red Flag flew the longest flight in IAF history by flying home from the United States to Israel non-stop.
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Japan to recruit women fighter pilots
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has embarked on a program to recruit its first women fighter pilots, officials said on Nov. 11.
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Pentagon sending F-15Es to Turkey
The Pentagon announced on Nov. 10 that F-15E fighters will be deployed to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said the number and the arrival time frame of those aircraft still being determined. However, they will be arriving soon.
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