Airbus will use its A310 tanker demonstrator to show how to automate the boom refueling process next year.
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First operational aerial refueling for a French Air Force helicopter
France has conducted its first operational aerial refueling when a EC725 from 1/67 ‘Pyrénées’ squadron took fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J over Africa recently.
Photos: French Defense Ministry
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Lockheed Martin sees fresh interest in F-16 following combat ops in Middle East
A Lockheed Martin executive said some countries are taking a close look at the F-16 after seeing it being successfully use in strikes against militants in the Middle East.
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Japan tests Type 3 Chū-SAM Kai at White Sands Missile Range
Japan tested its improved Type 3 Chū-SAM Kai air defense system at White Sands Missile Range during the summer of 2015.
Photo Credit: Drew Hamilton
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Philippine Air Force chief goes supersonic in FA-50PH
Philippine Air Force (PAF) chief Lt. Gen. Jeffrey D. Delgado was in South Korea last week and he flew in a FA-50PH and went supersonic during the flight.
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