Australia will take delivery of its first of eight P-8As later this year.
By Naval Air Systems Command [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Did Israel offer the Iron Dome to Saudi Arabia?
A London-based Arab newspaper reported that Israel conveyed a proposal to provide Saudi Arabia with Iron Dome missile defense system via American diplomats.
By Israel Defense Forces and Nehemiya Gershoni נחמיה גרשוני (see also https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%91%D7%A5:Flickr-IDF-IronDome-in-action001.jpg ) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/idfonline/8194572552/) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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167th Airlift Wing retires its last C-5A
The 167th Airlift Wing said goodbye to its last C-5A strategic airlifter on May 19. It will transition to the C-17.
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USAF photo by Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle
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40th anniversary of VPAF’s 935 Fighter Jet Regiment
Vietnam daily Tuoi Tre was allowed to visit the Vietnam People’s Air Force (VPAF) 935 Fighter Jet Regiment as the unit marked its 40th anniversary.
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Photo: Tran Trong Tuyen
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B-52s to simulate laying mines off Swedish coast next month
A pair of B-52 bombers will appear near Ravlunda on the Swedish east coast on Jun. 13 and simulate laying mines.
By SMSgt. Roy Bagell, USAF (U.S. DefenseImagery photo VIRIN: DF-ST-83-02312) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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