According to China Daily, the PLAAF has inducted a new flying training program that cuts down the time required to produce a pilot.
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F-35 shouting match on Twitter
Lockheed Martin and Sen. John McCain both took to Twitter over a $771M cost overrun for 28 F-35 fighters.
South Korean Navy to expand presence near Dokdo islets
The South Korean Navy is expanding its air base on the island of Ulleung, near to the disputed Dokdo islets.
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Nimrod R1 flies to East Midlands airport for retirement
RAF Nimrod R1 XW664 flew from RAF Waddington to East Midlands airport on Jul. 12 for its retirement there. BBC has a video on the flight.
New Delhi clears Mirage 2000 upgrade deal
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared a deal to upgrade the IAF’s fleet of Mirage 2000 fighters.
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