Ukraine has been restoring various types of military aircraft in its inventory in recent months. Two MiG-29s were returned from refurbishing and two more will be completed in May.
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RAF interested in Heron TP
The Royal Air Force is reported to be interested in the IAI Heron TP UAV to replace the delayed Mantis.
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Rotary-wing UAV crashed in Afghanistan
The International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan reported that a rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle crashed in northern Afghanistan on Apr. 6.
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Taiwan confirms upgraded PAC-3 back home
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Kao Hua-chu told lawmakers that three PAC-2/GEM units upgraded to PAC-3 standard have been shipped back to the island from the United States.
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Aero Vodochody considers entering the foray in Poland
President of Aero Vodochody said his company is seriously considering Poland’s tender for 16 jet trainers to replace the PZL Mielec TS-11.
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