The commanding officer of Lackland Air Force Base has lost his post due to the sex scandal at the base.
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2nd Bomb Wing delegation visits Engels Air Base, Russia to assess airfield for B-52 operations
A group of airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing visited Engels Air Base in Saratov, Russia, last month. The five are there to assess the airfield in anticipation of the B-52’s visit next year.
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Saudi Arabia to shoot down Iran-bound Israeli planes
Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that U.S. officials told Israel that Saudi Arabia has warned that it will intercept Israeli fighters that enter its airspace en route to an attack on Iran.
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New built Xian JH-7 shows increase usage of composites
Word on the street is these new-built JH-7s are to carry a new anti-ship missile.
Indonesia all set to buy six second-hand C-130Hs from Australia
Australia and Indonesia are close to concluding a deal to buy six RAAF C-130Hs for $15 million each. The aircraft will be refurbished to the same configuration as the four that were donated to Indonesia.
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