USS Carl Vinson will carry eight EA-18G Growlers, three more than usual, to test if having more electronic jamming aircraft can give better support to other aircraft.
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Liaoning back in port for interim maintenance
China’s first aircraft carrier Liaoning has returned to Dalian for interim maintenance on Apr. 17.
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Modernization of MiG-31 continues
Aviadvigatel aero-engine design house told AIN that a road map to modernize the MiG-31 exists and the aircraft is still needed to protect Russia’s northern territories.
Four Rafales to deploy to Poland
France will send four Rafale fighter jets to Poland next week to train the Polish Air Force and to standby to patrol the Baltic states when necessary.
Sweden plans to arm Gripen with long-range cruise missile
The Swedish government has announced plans to arm its Gripen fighters with long-range cruise missiles.
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