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PC-21 is frontrunner in French Air Force contest

Posted on August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 by alert5

The French Air Force is shopping for a new intermediate trainer aircraft and the PC-21 is said to be the preferred choice, Defense News reports.

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New flight equipment for PAK-FA pilots

Posted on August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 by alert5

Pilots flying the PAK-FA will be equipped with new flight gear and a new helmet.

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31st Fighter Wing deploys six F-16s to Turkey

Posted on August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 by alert5

Shortly after Turkey opened out Incirlik Air Base to the U.S. military, six F-16s from the 31st Fighter Wing left Italy on Aug. 9 for Turkey.

Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, accompanied by approximately 300 personnel and cargo deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Aug. 9, 2015. This deployment coincides with Turkey's decision to host U.S. aircraft to conduct counter-ISIL operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman/Released) — Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, accompanied by approximately 300 personnel and cargo deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Aug. 9, 2015. This deployment coincides with Turkey’s decision to host U.S. aircraft to conduct counter-ISIL operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman/Released)

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India to buy seven squadrons of Akash air defense system

Posted on August 9, 2015 by alert5

The Indian Ministry of Defense will soon sign off the purchase of seven Akash air defense system for the Indian Air Force.

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Two Su-30MK2 fighters delivered to Vietnam

Posted on August 9, 2015August 9, 2015 by alert5

Two more Su-30MK2 fighters, 8814 and 8815, have been delivered to Vietnam. According to Interfax, these two fighters were disassembled and flown to Vietnam on board a An-124-100.

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