The Republic of Korea Air Force is sending six F-16s and 32 pilots to RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3. The contingent is expected home by Aug. 25.
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RAF No. 12 squadron gets extra one year before disband
The British government will keep No. 12 squadron, flying the Tornado GR4, around for one more year before disbanding the unit in 2017.
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Upgrade of Israeli CH-53 completed
The Israeli Air Force’s 23 CH-53 helicopters have all been upgraded with new mission systems and avionics. The exercise started in 2006 and will allow the rotorcraft to continue flying till 2025.
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Cockpit footage from North Korean Su-25
North Korean state television aired a news report on the recent Air Force competition and there were footage taken from inside the cockpit of a Su-25.
Thailand to retire its IAI Arava, to proceed with final six F-16 MLU upgrades
Thailand plans to convert two existing squadrons at Wing 4 in Nakhon Sawan to operate unmanned aerial vehicles. The government has also approve the conversion of last six F-16s at 403 squadron to MLU-standard.
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