French Defense Minister says “very well advanced” talks to sell 48 Rafales to Indonesia

French Defense Minister Florence Parly have confirmed earlier press reports that Paris is in advance talks to sell 48 Rafale fighters to Jakarta.

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USAF appeals against ban on urban training in Idaho

The U.S. Air Force has appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals against a ruling that prevents the service from conducting urban training using F-15E and F-15SG jets over cities in Idaho.

An F-15SG from the Republic of Singapore Air Force takes off from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, May 2, 2017. This marked the second time that the RSAF participated in Combat Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeremy L. Mosier/Released)

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VMFA-314 declares IOC

VMFA-314 has declared initial operational capability (IOC) for the F-35C, bringing the squadron one step closer to deploying the jet onboard aircraft carriers.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 declares their initial operational capability (IOC) for the F-35C Lightning II, having met the standards set forth by Headquarters Marine Corps. IOC declaration marks a significant accomplishment for VMFA-314 of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) that further enables 3rd MAW to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

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