Saab has started the assembly of the first pre-production Gripen E.
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EMALS begins phase two aircraft launch tests
The second phase of manned aircraft launch tests using the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) kicked off on Jun. 25.
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NAF El Centro’s commander removed
The U.S. Navy has removed the commanding officer of Naval Air Facility El Centro. No reasons were given on the firing of the former F-14, F/A-18 pilot.
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Philippine Air Force interested in Gripen
According to Philippines News Agency, Filipino Air Force pilots said they are interested in the Saab Gripen.
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RoCN transfers 11 S-2Ts to RoCAF
Taiwan’s 11 S-2Ts have been transferred from the Navy to the Air Force. The RoCAF will form an anti-submarine group which will include the P-3C to be delivered end of this year.
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