Lt. Ollie Pocock is the first Royal Navy pilot to serve on a front line Royal Air Force Eurofighter Squadron.
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Boeing selects Bombardier Challenger for P-8 based Maritime Surveillance capability
The Bombardier Challenger business jet will be converted into a maritime patrol aircraft with avionics from the P-8A by Boeing.
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RAAF, TNI-AU exercise to go ahead despite diplomatic row
RAAF F/A-18s and Indonesian F-16s will carry out a joint exercise in Darwin despite a diplomatic row over phone-tapping and alleged spying.
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Hammerhead UAV flew for first time
The Piaggio Aero P.1HH Hammerhead UAV has flown for the first time on Nov. 14.
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South Korean delegation in Botswana to sell T-50
A South Korean delegation will visit Botswana from Nov. 23-28 and hold a business presentation on the KAI T-50.
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