Two VPAF Su-27 fighters from the 940th fighter regiment, accompanied by a An-26, flew the first air patrol over Spratly islands recently.
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First night takeoff for F-35C
F-35C test aircraft CF-2 flew the type’s first night takeoff on Jun. 13 with Lt. Col. Matt Taylor at the controls.
Lockheed Martin photo
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EADS offers joint production of Eurofighter with South Korea
EADS will offer South Korea a chance to produce the Eurofighter locally if the jet is selected as its next fighter.
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South Korean missile defense system to connect with American Patriots
South Korea and the United States are planning to link the Air and Missile Defense Cell with U.S. Patriots stationed in South Korea.
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Pentagon: No change V-22 deployment to Japan
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Friday that plans to deploy MV-22s at the Futenma, Japan is still going ahead.
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