This file photo created on Nov 19, 2022 shows traders on tricycles cross the border between Rwanda (in the background) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the Petite Barrière border post in Goma. DRC) and Rwanda exchanged accusations on Jan 24, 2023 after a fighter jet from the DRC was attacked during its […]
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Rwanda says Congo fighter jet briefly violated its air space
Rwanda's government spokesperson Yolande Makolo addresses a news conference on the transfer of asylum seekers from Britain ahead of their arrival in Kigali, Rwanda Jun 14, 2022. (JEAN BIZIMANA / REUTERS) KIGALI — Rwanda's government said on Wednesday that a fighter jet from Democratic Republic of Congo briefly violated its airspace, the latest accusation to […]
Japan, United Kingdom and Italy Formally Announce Joint Development of a Next-Generation Fighter
TOKYO, Dec 9, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Government of Japan today announced the joint development of the country’s next-generation fighter together with partners in the U.K. and Italy. In recent years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has developed cutting-edge technologies for fighter through diverse research initiatives, including the “X-2,” an advanced […]
Rwanda accuses DR Congo of fighter jet ‘provocation’
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo soldiers take their position following renewed fighting near the Congolese border with Rwanda, outside Goma in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo May 28, 2022. (DJAFFAR SABITI / REUTERS) KIGALI – A Democratic Republic of Congo fighter jet entered Rwandan airspace on […]
US approves potential sale of F-35 fighters, munitions to Germany
In this Sept 19, 2019 photo, an F-35 fighter jet arrives at the Vermont Air National Guard base in South Burlington, Vermont. (WILSON RING / AP) WASHINGTON – The US State Department approved a possible foreign military sale to Germany of F-35 fighter jets, munitions and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.4 billion, […]