Lt. Gen. Bradley Heithold, head of U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, told Breaking Defense that the AC-130J will be integrated with a 105mm gun from the third production aircraft onwards.
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At least 1 USAF F-15E damage at Albacete
At least one U.S. Air Force F-15E was damaged during the fatal crash of a HAF F-16D at Los Llanos air base in Albacete, eastern Spain.
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Taiwan to add rail-launch capability to TC-2 Sky Sword II
With the IDF fighter upgrade program coming to an end, Taiwan has turn its eyes on improving the TC-2 Sky Sword II air-to-air missile.
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Taiwan runs into problem acquiring M346
Taiwan plans to induct a new advanced jet trainer for its air force starting in 2017. Its first choice is the Alenia M346.
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Northrop Grumman’s latest TV commercial teases new design
Towards the end of a 30-second commercial by Northrop Grumman, the shadow of an unidentified aircraft is cast on shifting clouds.
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