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Syrian air defense system lock-on Turkish F-16s

Posted on January 3, 2014 by alert5

Two Turkish F-16s conducting patrols near the border with Syria were lock-on by Syrian air defense system on Jan. 2.
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Czech selling 28 L-159 to Draken International

Posted on January 3, 2014January 3, 2014 by alert5

The Czech government has approved the sale of 28 L-159 jets to U.S. firm Draken International.
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Indian cancels AW101 VVIP helicopter contract

Posted on January 2, 2014 by alert5

India cancelled its AW101 VVIP helicopter contract with AgustaWestland on Dec. 1 and appointed a former judge as its arbitrator.

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Another six AH-64Es for Taiwan arriving today

Posted on January 2, 2014January 2, 2014 by alert5

Taiwan is set to take delivery of another six AH-64E attack helicopters at Kaohsiung today.
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Photos: Liaoning battle group

Posted on January 1, 2014January 1, 2014 by alert5

Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning has completed its training in South China Sea and returned to its home port in Qingdao today. In this set of photos released today, we could see the Type 071 LPD that USS Cowpens might have encountered earlier.