Italy is paying €96 million to Panavia to begin upgrading 25 more Tornado fighter bombers to the latest Ret 8 configuration.
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Preparations underway for major event in Chengdu today
Pictures from the frontline in Chengdu today show tables, chairs and red carpets at No. 132 aircraft plant this morning. Unconfirmed reports say ZUUU has been notified of a major military exercise between 1300-1500hrs.
U.S. to develop new long-range, nuclear-capable penetrating bomber
Perhaps the most important announcement by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates yesterday is the start of a new program to develop an optionally-manned nuclear-capable penetrating bomber for the USAF.
Taiwan’s demotes Air Force General over son’s wedding
A Taiwanese air force general was demoted after the media revealed that he asked dozens of military personnel to help out at his son’s wedding.
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Japan to move missile command post to U.S. airbase
Japan will move its missile command post in Fuchu city, Tokyo, to U.S. Yokota Air Base.
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