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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Mi-8 modified for Arctic environment
Russia’s Ulan-Ude aircraft manufacturing plant is developing a variant of the Mi-8 that is suited for Arctic warfare.
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Brazil could be production base for future Gripens sold in South America, Africa
Now that Brazil has selected the Gripen, the Swedish government is working on a joint strategy with Saab to use Brazil as the primary production base for future Gripen-E sales to South America and Africa.
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Russian Su-25s deployed to Kyrgyzstan
Russia has successfully deployed some Su-25 ground attack aircraft to Kant Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.
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RMAF S-61A-4 crashed
A Royal Malaysian Air Force S-61A-4 Nuri helicopter crashed on Dec. 22 in Pulau Perak, Kedah.
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