Argentina has confirmed the purchase of Mirage F1 fighters from Spain. 16 aircraft will cost Argentina US$230.3 million.
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Turkish F-4 crashed
A Turkish Air Force F-4 has crashed in the province of Sivas. The crew managed to eject but were injured.
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Fire on board INS Virat
A minor fire broke out on board India’s aircraft carrier INS Viraat last week. The ship was underway off the coast of Mumbai.
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India plans to buy seven more C-17s
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne said his service has a requirement for seven more C-17 aircraft.
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Turkish Deputy Prime Minister says HQ-9 decision not final
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc told reporters that his government may still reverse a decision to buy Chinese-made air defense missiles.
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