China’s Ministry of National Defense announced last month that the PLAAF would participate in the Aviadarts 2014 international competition in Russia this month.
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Onodera: Japan to consider multi-function transport ship
Japan’s Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera told reporters after his visit to USS Makin Island that Tokyo will examine the usefulness of a mult-function transport ship that can carry vehicles and helicopters.
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Hague pushes Eurofighter on India visit
British Foreign Secretary William Hague took the opportunity to peddle the Eurofighter to India during his visit to the country.
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Hawgsmoke 2014
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base will host this year’s Hawgsmoke competition. The competition starts on Jul 9 and end on the 12th.
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YouTube: Iraqi Su-25s being armed with bombs and canon rounds
Video from Iraqi government showing the ex-Iranian Su-25s being loaded with FAB-250 and FAB-500 general purpose bombs.