The Russian defense ministry has ordered 20 MiG-29K and four MiG-29KUB carrier-borne fighters. Delivery will start next year.
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Sweden needs 60 to 80 new Gripen fighters
Head of the Swedish Armed Forces, Gen. Sverker Goeranson, said Sweden needs 60 to 80 new Gripen fighters from 2020.
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Taiwan air force captain caught spying for China
A captain with the Taiwanese air force was caught spying for China. He was working at a regional operations control center which monitors Taiwan’s air space.
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Czech Gripen pilots refuel in the air for first time
Two Gripen pilots from the Czech Republic have learned how to refuel in mid-air on Monday in Sweden.
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F-35A at Eglin AFB cleared for local area flights
The F-35A has been cleared by the Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to begin initial operations at Eglin Air Force Base.
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