The former U.S. naval facility in Subic Bay, Philippines will reopen as a military base for the Philippine navy and air force next year.
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Japanese-owned Mitsubishi Zero getting approval for first flight over Japan
A flight-worthy Mitsubishi Zero fighter that happened to be owned by a Japanese is getting ready for its first flight over Japan.
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Photo: Zero Enterprise Inc.
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VMFA-121 will only bring 10 F-35Bs to Iwakuni in 2017
Lt. Gen. Jon Davis, the USMC’s Deputy Commandant for Aviation, revealed that only F-35Bs with VMFA-121 will be deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan in 2017.
By Lance Cpl. Raquel Barraza (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1004233) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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F-35 to make civilian airshow debut next week in Oshkosh
The F-35 will be making its first civilian airshow debut on Jul. 20 at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh.
By MSgt John Nimmo Sr. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Brazil to sign final contract for Gripen soon
Brazilian Defense Minister Jacques Wagner has assured that his country will sign the final contract to buy Saab Gripen fighters this year.
By Mike Freer – Touchdown-aviation [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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