The Dutch defense ministry has confirmed reports that Romania is interested in buying 15 surplus F-16s. It is also in the process of disposing eight Cougar helicopters.
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George Washington CSG conducting trilateral exercise with JMSDF, ROK Navy
The George Washington (CVN 73) carrier strike group (GWCSG) is conducting a trilateral exercise with ships and aircraft from the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy from Jun. 21-11.
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Iron Dome could be affected by smartphones
The Israeli military has stepped in and asked for a delay on reforms in smartphone imports regulations over fears that some devices may disrupt the Iron Dome anti-missile system.
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USAF fires CO of 8th Special Operations Squadron
The U.S. Air Force has fired the commanding officer of the 8th Special Operations Squadron following the crash of a CV-22 earlier this month.
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RAF Tranche 1 Eurofighters to get Drop 2 update package
The Royal Air Force Tranche 1 fleet will soon be upgraded to the Drop 2 upgrade package. BAE Systems say the “Drop 2 product will provide capability updates to a wide range of Typhoon avionic systems covering the Displays and Controls, Attack and Identification, Defensive Aids and Communication Sub Systems whilst also delivering availability and sustainability improvements to the Tranche 1 Fleet.”
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