A Red Arrows pilot died on Nov. 8 after being ejected from his aircraft while it was still on the ground.
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Pakistan says its training 8,000 additional troops to safeguard nukes
Pakistan says it is training 8000 additional troops to safeguard its nuclear weapons amid rumors that components of the weapons are being wheeled around the country in delivery vans with little security to avoid detection.
SAAF plans for 2 VIP transports draw flak from opposition
The South African Air Force wants two new VIP jets to ferry President Jacob Zuma and his deputy Kgalema Motlanthe on diplomatic trips, however the decision has been criticized by opposition parties.
Kazakhstan receives first upgraded An-12
The first upgraded Antonov An-12 for Kazakhstan has been delivered from a plant in Russia. The aircraft will now be able to fly in civilian airspace without a waiver as its upgraded avionics now meets ICAO standards.
Combating drug smuggling with the AH-1
Besides providing Allied troops with fire support in Afghanistan, the AH-1 attack helicopter is being employed by the U.S. Marines to combat drug smuggling as well.