U.S. officials say Russia has supplied Syria with a more advance version of the Yakhont anti-ship missile.
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A-10s depart Europe
The last four A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron left Spangdahlem Air Force Base, Germany on May 17.
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Nigeria launches air strikes against Islamist militant camps
The Nigerian Air Force on Friday used jets and helicopters to bombard Islamist militant camps in the northeast on Friday.
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Japan’s LDP party expected to propose buying of V-22 to defend remote islands
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party plans to propose buying of V-22 tiltrotors to enhance the JSDF’s capabilities to defend remote islands.
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France expects first A400M to be delivered by Jul. 14
A French Defense Ministry spokesman said the military is expecting EADS to deliver the first A400M airlifter to France in time for the country’s annual Bastille Day celebrations on Jul. 14.
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