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December 21, 2011

Afghan Lieutenants Complete Tough US Training

Pilots Had To Become Fluent In English Before Flying The T-6

Three Afghan air force lieutenants will soon be returning to Afghanistan with silver wings after graduating from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Friday at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas. After competing against more than 350 Afghan pilot candidates, these three are the first from their country to attend and graduate SUPT at Laughlin.

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Japan Selects Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

Initial Contract For Four Aircraft In 2012

The Japan Ministry of Defense has announced its selection of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II as the Japan Air Self Defense Force's (JASDF) next generation fighter aircraft, following the F-X competitive bid process. The F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variant (CTOL) was offered by the United States government with participation from Lockheed Martin.

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