Induction of the Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol jet into service with the JMSDF could be delayed following the discovery of few cracks on the aircraft following stress tests.
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Eight killed in Brazilian Air Force C-98A crash
Eight people were killed when their Brazilian Air Force C-98A crashed after take-off from the southern state of Santa Catarina on Tuesday.
RAAF Hornet carried out successful JASSM firing in Australia
A RAAF F/A-18 Hornet successfully fired a Joint Air to Surface Stand-off Missile (JASSM) at the Woomera test range last week.
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JSDF 2011 White Paper says North Korean missile could reach Guam
This year’s annual report by the Japan Self-Defense Force says North Korea is developing a new ballistic missile that can reach Guam.
Pentagon says discussions with Iraq only for 18 F-16s
Despite news out of Baghdad that Iraq is shopping for 36 F-16s, the Pentagon clarified that current discussions are for 18 aircraft only.
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