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Aircraft Equipped with an Ejection Seat System Used By Some Canadian Forces Aircraft have Temporarily Ceased All Flying Operations
Following a technical problem with an ejection seat system used by some Canadian Forces planes, aircraft have been placed on operational pause and have temporarily ceased all flying operations.
U.S. Military Buys Su-27 Fighters From Ukraine for ‘aggressor’ Training
The United States has reportedly purchased two Su-27 Flanker fighter jets to help train U.S. pilots to cope with the growing number of Russian 4th-generation aircraft sold around the globe. The two planes have been bought from a private Ukrainian company...
Russian Bombers Patrolling Over North Atlantic, Arctic
A Russian Air Force Spokesman has said that a pair of Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers have carried out a routine patrol flight over the North Atlantic and the Arctic. “The crews practiced instrumental flight maneuvers and conducted a series...
Zambian Civil Society Groups And Government Welcome Conviction of Former Commander of the Zambia Air Force
The Zambian civil society groups and government on Tuesday welcomed Monday’s conviction of the former Commander of the Zambia Air Force (ZAF), Christopher Singogo who was found guilty of theft and abuse of office.Militant Rocket in Northern Gaza Kills Two Palestinian Children
Local radio has reported that a rocket launched by Palestinian militants in northern Gaza killed two Palestinian children on Friday.Iran Starts Receiving S-300 Air Defense Systems From Russia
Russia has started supplying components for S-300 air defense systems to Iran, a senior Iranian lawmaker said on Sunday. Esmaeil Kosari, deputy chairman of the parliamentary commission on national security and foreign policy told the Iranian news agency...Hawk 127 From Australia’s 76 Squadron Overshoots Runway At RAAF Base Williamtown
At approximately midday today, a Hawk 127 aircraft from 76 Squadron ran off the side of the runway at RAAF Base Williamtown after a braking problem occurred upon landing.India’s Armed Forces to Gain About 1,900 New Ranking Officer Posts
The Indian Union Cabinet on Friday gave the go-ahead for the implementation of Phase II of the Ajai Vikram Singh Committee report, which will create 140 new posts of two- and three-star generals and a further 1,756 posts of brigadier and colonel rank...
