Two Su-27 fighters from Russia’s Southern Military District intercepted a group of French military aircraft over the Black Sea on Feb. 17.
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PLAAF is starting to produce better trained fighter pilots and at a faster rate
A new report from the U.S. Air Force’s China Aerospace Studies Institute says the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has started to implement a new training curriculum for its fighter pilots.
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First major design review of GBSD completed
Northrop Grumman announced on Feb. 16 that it has carried out the first major design review event for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD).
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F-35Bs from USS Makin Island are now supporting Operation Inherent Resolve
The U.S. Marine Corps 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit declared that the air wing on board amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) has air operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from Feb. 13.
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Japan’s new Aegis ships can only be on duty 126 days a year
The Asahi has disclosed that the two new Aegis warships that Japan plans to build as the alternative to land-base Aegis Ashore sites are only able to be on station to defend the country for up to 126 days a year.
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