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The number of annual “Buddy Squadron” joint air training exercises between the United States and South Korea has been reduced from eight to four sessions per year, according to reporting by Chosun Ilbo, raising questions about whether the change reflects the Lee Jae-myung administration’s efforts to scale back military drills that have drawn criticism from North Korea.
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Belgium’s military intelligence service is investigating a potential Chinese takeover of a helicopter company that could gain access to both critical energy infrastructure and newly purchased military aircraft, according to reporting by Belga News Agency.
Photo: Cara Irina Wagner – Airbus
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Taiwan’s Air Force is moving forward with plans to acquire 10 new C-130J transport aircraft from the United States, abandoning a previously planned upgrade of its aging C-130H fleet, according to reporting by Taiwan’s Central News Agency.
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The Indian Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force will conduct a joint air exercise near the Strait of Malacca on Feb. 9, deploying fighter aircraft and support assets as part of an effort to strengthen operational coordination between the two countries.
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Saab is moving aggressively to expand Gripen production capacity to 36 aircraft per year, a significant increase driven by a swelling order book and growing interest from countries reconsidering their reliance on traditional defense suppliers.
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