Day: August 6, 2015

A-10s return back to Davis-Monthan AFB after six-months deployment in Europe

Posted on August 6, 2015August 5, 2015 by alert5

Twelve A-10s from the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron have returned home to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base after spending six months in Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.

A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft taxi on the flightline May 1, 2015, at Ämari Air Base, Estonia. The aircraft are deployed to Estonia in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve to bolster air power capabilities while underscoring the U.S. commitment to European security and stability. (U.S. Air Forces photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

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Israel less keen on KC-46A now, looking at converting 767 instead

Posted on August 6, 2015August 5, 2015 by alert5

The Israeli Air Force is concern over delays with the KC-46A program and has been exploring the viability of converting existing 767 airliners into the IAI Multi Mission Tanker Transport (MMTT) configuration.

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Iran’s government spokesman says France could satisfy its demand for Mirage fighters

Posted on August 6, 2015August 5, 2015 by alert5

Following French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius’ visit to Iran last week, an Iranian government spokesman said Paris could satisfy Tehran’s need for Mirage fighters.

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