The first modernized Tu-160 bomber has flown, said United Aircraft Corporation. The flight took place on Nov. 16 and the jet was airborne for 2 hours 40 minutes.
Japan to buy E-2D
News outlets in Japan are reporting that the JSDF has selected the E-2D.
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Training of first two Brazilian Gripen pilots started
Two pilots from the Brazilian Air Force has started their training in Sweden to become flight instructors for the Gripen fighter.
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Near miss between A321 and Mi-17 over Vietnam
A Vietnam Airlines A321 and a military Mi-17 came dangerously close to each other over Tan Son Nhat airport, Ho Chi Minh City on Oct. 29.
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The missile men of North Vietnam
Air & Space magazine spoke to retired Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Phiet, who commanded a SA-2 surface-to-air missile unit during the Vietnam war.
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