A B-2 bomber that was damaged by engine fire has flown its first training mission at Whiteman Air Force Base, Dec. 16.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte
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U.S. sending Hellfire missiles and ScanEagles to Iraq
The United States is quietly rushing a shipment of 75 Hellfire missiles to Iraq to help the latter combat a recent surge in al-Qaida-backed insurgency.
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Russia to buy more Yak-130
Russian Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said more Yak-130 trainers will ordered.
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Russian Air Force took delivery of 12 Su-35s this year
Russia has taken delivery of 12 Su-35 fighters this year. This bring the total number to 22.
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Philippines to upgrade air bases to support new aircraft
Manila has identified three bases that need to be upgraded in order to support the new long-range patrol aircraft and jet trainers.
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