The Ethiopian Defense Ministry issued a statement on Dec. 22 confirming media reports that a Mi-35 attack helicopter along with its crew had defected to Eritrea.
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F-16 D-models return to flight after longeron repair
USAF F-16Ds based in Luke Air Force Base that have been grounded due to cracks on the canopy sill longeron are returning to flight.
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Video: MQ-8C completes first ship-based flights
The MQ-8C has completed the first ship-based flights aboard USS Jason Dunham over a period of five-days off the Virginia coast.
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Father versus son in DACT mission
Col. Al Wimmer, an F-16 pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours, recently flew a dissimilar aircraft dogfight against his son, Capt. Taylor Wight, in an F-15C.
U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund
Syria airs video of Israeli mini-UAV it ‘shot down’
Syrian state media has broadcasted a video showing an Israeli Skylark mini-UAV that the Syrians claimed to have been shot down over Quneitra. Hit the source for the video.