Russian Tu-22M3 ‘Backfire’ bombers strike ISIS from Iran base
Russia’s long-range Tu-22M3 bombers delivered their first airstrikes on terrorist targets in Syria operating from an Iranian airbase. Moscow and Tehran...
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Sri Lanka to replace its ageing fighter jets
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USAF B-2s conduct deployment to Indo-Asia-Pacific
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Morocco In Talks on Su-34 Bomber, Amur-1650 Diesel-Electric Submarine
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