Norway will scale down its F-16 operations over Libya from six to four aircraft and withdraw completely by Aug. 1.
USAF to report to Congress if KC-46A cost rises $5 million
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s subcommittee on defense has ordered the Air Force to report o Congress any cost increase of $5 million or more in the KC-46A program.
Indian AF chief wants ICBMs
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal PV Naik told Hindustan Times that its time for India to pursue the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM).
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YouTube: Carrier-borne JL-9 flight trainer
This video was part of a series by CCTV to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC). This one looks at test pilots of PLAAF who are all members of the CPC. Fast forward to the 4:29 of the video and you’ll see the carrier-borne version of the JL-9. The aircraft seems to have conformal fuel tanks added.
JF-17 with FT-1 ‘JDAM’
