A Colombian air force Bell 212 helicopter has crashed near the Caribbean coast, killing 13 people on board.
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Britain nearly brought back Harriers for Libyan campaign
The British government has admitted that it almost reverse a decision to retire its Harriers and bring them back to service for the Libyan campaign.
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DSCA: Japan requests 4 F-35As with options for 38
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for a possible sale of an initial four F-35As with an option to purchase an additional 38 aircraft. The estimated cost is $10 billion.
Dutch firm proposed to form aggressor squadron for NATO
A Dutch-based firm has proposed to operate a squadron of dissimilar fighter aircraft to act as aggressors for NATO’s air forces.
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3 Sqn 100th Anniversary commemorative markings
RAF’s No 3 (Fighter) Squadron has painted one of its Typhoon aircraft in a 100th anniversary commemorative paint scheme.
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