A Nigerian Air Force F7 fighter crashed near the northern city of Kano on Tuesday. The pilot died while landing his aircraft.
Germany to send up to 300 AWACS crew to Afghanistan
The German government has approved a plan to send up to 300 personnel that will help operate the E-3 Sentry in Afghanistan.
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Britain says no talks with Indonesia over Eurofighter
British minister for international security strategy Gerald Howarth told AFP that there are no talks with Indonesia over the sale of Eurofighters.
Russian Navy to transfer shore-based fighters, bombers to Air Force
Shore-based fighters and bombers belonging to the Russian Navy will be transferred to the Air Force, a source told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.
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Gripen passes 150 000 flight hours with no engine-related crash
The Saab Gripen fighter has accumulated a total of over 150 000 flight hours with any crash due to engine issues.