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France take first step toward replacing U.S. troops in Syria
France keeps troops in Syria and launched new military patrols in the Northeast part of the country following Trump decision to withdraw U.S. troops.
Muhammad Hassan, who works as a journalist in North Syria, has released some photos...
Japan considers selling old F-15 jets to the U.S.
The Japanese government may consider selling some of its aging F-15J fighter jets back to the United States, the Nikkei reported on Monday.
According to a media report, Japan is considering selling its F-15Js the U.S. to raise...
Bulgaria announces F-16V Block 70 procurement to replace ageing MiG-29s
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a plan to procure eight F-16V Block 70 fighter jets aimed at replacing its ageing Soviet-designed MiG-29s.
On Friday, Bulgaria’s defense ministry commission recommended that the government starts talks with...
U.S. Army awards SIG Sauer five-year contract for various firearm systems
The U.S. firearms specialist SIG Sauer was awarded a five-year contract with the U.S. Army for commercial off the shelf (COTS) rifles and pistols.
According to U.S. Department of Defense, the US Army Contracting Command has awarded SIG...
Laos receives first ‘White Eagle’ tanks from Russia
The Lao People’s Armed Forces (LPAF) has received the first batch of upgraded T-72B1 ‘White Eagle’ main battle tanks from Russia.Â
According to local media, a large batch of T-72B ‘White Eagle’ MBTs was delivered to Laos...
Japan’s UH-X multi-purpose helicopter conducts maiden flight
Japan's prototype UH-X multi-purpose helicopter has conducted its maiden flight at the Subaru facility at Utsunomiya on 21 December.Â
Reportedly, on December 21, 2018, at the facility of the Japanese corporation Subaru (the former Fuji Heavy...
First L-39NG trainer and light attack aircraft makes first flight
The first pre-serial L-39NG trainer and light attack aircraft with serial number 7001 made its first flight on 22 December, Aero Vodochody has announced.Â
The new generation of the Czech jet trainer was piloted by Aero’s test...
U.S. Air Force plans to buy newest F-15X fighter aircraft
The U.S. Air Force has plans to purchase 12 newest F-15X fighter aircraft to replace ageing fleet of F-15C/D in service of the Air National Guard.
The Pentagon is planning to request $1.2 billion for 12 new F-15X...