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22 March 2016

Egyptian Air Force Kills 20 Daesh Terrorists in North Sinai – Reports

The Egyptian Air Force carried out a anti-terrorist operation in the North Sinai province, and killed 20 militants from the Islamic State (Daesh) group, local media reported, citing a source in the military leadership....

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22 March 2016

Lebanon and Kenya to receive Bell Huey IIs

Lebanon and Kenya will become the latest nations to procure zero-timed Bell UH-1H-based Huey II helicopters through the US Army. Last week, Bell Helicopter of Fort Worth, Texas received $19 million from the Pentagon...

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21 March 2016

Japan-Qatar Ties Help Fund 24 Rafale Order

Japanese banks provide Qatar with loan for down payment to buy Rafale PARIS — Japanese banks drew on close commercial ties to Qatar when they lent funds that helped Doha pay last year’s down...

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9 April 2015

These planes could someday replace the A-10 – if the Pentagon spends the cash

The impending mothballing of the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jet has prompted outrage among its advocates in the active-duty military, hand-wringing on Capitol Hill and questions from analysts about whether the new F-35 Joint...

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9 April 2015

Canadian CF-18 Hornet Jets drop first bombs on Islamic State stronghold in Syria

Canadian warplanes have dropped their first bombs in Syria, pounding a target close to the headquarters of Islamic State forces. Two CF-18 fighters were part of a U.S.-led strike against an Islamic State garrison...

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8 April 2015

Iran Develops Training Plan for Overhaul of F-7 Fighter Jets

Iran’s Air Force has developed a course using computer software to train its personnel in jet engine repair skills and the overhaul of the F-7 fighter aircraft. According to the Air Force, the training...

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8 April 2015

Report: Iran sends navy vessels near Yemen amid airstrikes

Iran dispatched a naval destroyer and another vessel Wednesday to waters near Yemen as the United States quickened weapons supply to the Saudi-led coalition striking rebels there, underlining how foreign powers are deepening their...

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8 April 2015

Saudis to foot the bill for refueling in Yemen fight

U.S. Air Force tankers are standing by to provide fuel for Saudi Arabian pilots as they combat extremists in Yemen, but the U.S. won’t foot the bill. The Saudi government requested U.S. tanker support...

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4 February 2015

Egypt Close To Buying 22 Rafale Fighters, 2 FREMM Frigates Worth Euro 6 Billion

Egypt and France are close to signing a 5 to 6 billion Euro contract for the sale of twenty Rafale and two FREMM multi-mission frigates. La Tribune newspaper said on its website today...

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19 January 2015

Iran’s Indigenous Fighter Aircraft Borhan Clears Wind Tunnel Test

Iran has successfully tested an indigenously made fighter aircraft, Borhan, Tasnim News Agency reported Saturday. According to the report, the fighter has been completely manufactured by the Iranian military experts and has successfully passed...