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The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) alternate runway exercise, whereby a road is converted for launching and recovery of fighter aircraft, is back this year after a hiatus of eight-years.
South Korean defense officials warned that Pyongyang may launch a Musudan intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) as Americans head for the polling stations on Nov. 8.
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Update: We were informed that it was a S-5 rocket pod along with its rockets that were seized.
@alert5 Algerian Army seized weapons. pic.twitter.com/vsDiJVgdgJ
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The Algerian Army carried out a raid in the southern desert province of Adrar on Nov. 6 and recovered 17 Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS).
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Rudaw TV was given access to Balad Air Base, Iraq and talk to the Iraqi Air Force F-16 pilots based there. When asked how he felt as he was about to fly off for a combat mission, a fighter pilot said: “It feels good. I am going to kill ISIS.”
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The Business Standard has obtained more information regarding India’s second indigenous aircraft carrier.
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