Japan has decided to add another squadron of 20 F-15s to Naha air base in Okinawa.
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Delivery ceremony for Taiwan’s AH-64Es on Dec. 13
There will be a formal delivery ceremony for Taiwan’s first six AH-64Es at an Army Aviation Special Forces base in Tainan on Dec. 13.
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Germany’s A400M will achieve full capability only in mid-2015
Although Germany will take delivery of its first A400M in November 2014, it will achieve full capability only in mid-2015.
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Russia to buy more than 210 military aircraft in 2014
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the military will acquire more than 210 new planes and helicopters next year.
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Norway’s parliament approves 6 more F-35s
Norway’s parliament has authorised the government to purchase another six F-35s from Lockheed Martin. This will bring the total order to 16 aircraft.
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