A Russian news report says 38 helicopters were sold by Russia to Sudan since 2011. The orders are 24 Mi-24 attack helicopters and 14 Mi-8 transport helicopters.
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French, Russian Air Force started joint exercise
Russian and French Air Force pilots have started a four-day joint exercise in central Russia. French pilots will also get to fly the MiG-29UBM.
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Uruguay interested to buy Chilean F-5s again
After failing to buy Chilean F-5Es in 2009, the Uruguayan Air Force is again making moves to procure four to six aircraft.
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AI3 achieve first inflight lethal intercept of low quadrant elevation rocket
A low quadrant elevation (QE) 107mm rocket was destroyed during the second series of guided test vehicle (GTV) flight tests of the Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative (AI3) program.
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YouTube: First F-35B night landing at sea
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