Those opposed to the Swiss government plan to purchase the Gripen says Saab has been quietly financing campaigners who are in favor of the purchase.
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Militia seized Libya’s Sebha air base
Gunmen loyal to Qaddafi have retaken Sebha air base after government forces guarding it withdrew.
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Former USAF fighter pilot trades F-16 for M-16
Former F-16 pilot Steven Lyzenga left the Air Force after 14 years of service. After spending 12 years traveling, he is now undergoing Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood to be trained as a soldier.
Photo by Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office
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JASDF orders more ACMI system from Cubic
The Japan Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) has awarded Cubic contracts to supply additional rangeless Air Combat Training System (ACTS) equipment.
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Production of Arrow 3 starts
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) has started production of the Arrow 3 interceptor. The system is expected to be operational in 2015.
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