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Airbus’ A330 MRTT has been qualified to refuel the F-16 Block 60 and Mirage 2000 from the UAE Air Force after extensive testing.
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A spokesman from South Korea’s ministry of defense said Seoul could shoot down North Korea’s rocket if it veers into South Korean territory.
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Air Defense Command has started operations at its new location at Yokota Air Base.
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AF-4 made the first night refueling mission for the F-35 at Edwards Air Force Base on Thursday.
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A RoCAF S-70C helicopter crashed off eastern Taiwan with six people on board Monday night while on a rescue mission. Only one person was rescued.
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