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Sri Lanka Air Force tests upgraded Kfir
The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted its first test flight of an upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft. Witnessed by top officials, this marked a significant step in the ongoing modernization of the country's air defense capabilities.
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Sri Lanka Air Force successfully carried out the first test flight of its upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft at SLAF Base Katunayake on Thursday (11). Known within the Sri Lanka Air Force as the "Lion Cub," the Kfir aircraft has been a cornerstone of the country's air defence system since entering service in 1996.
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