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Switzerland to split fighter purchase from Air2030 program

Posted on May 18, 2019May 17, 2019 by alert5

The Swiss government has decided that the Air2030 program should be split so that the fighter purchase is separate from the procurement of an air defense missile system.

McDonnell Douglas F-A-18C Hornet, Switzerland - Air Force AN1987891
By Konstantin von Wedelstaedt [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

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Posted in Air Defense, Air Force

USAF has just release a video of B-2 dropping the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator

Posted on May 17, 2019 by alert5
USAF has just release a video of B-2 dropping the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator

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Posted in Air Force

India hands over two Mi-35s to Afghanistan

Posted on May 17, 2019 by alert5

The Afghan Ministry of Defense has accepted two Mi-35 attack helicopters donated by India. The rotorcraft came from Belarus.


Photo: Afghan Ministry of Defense
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Posted in Air Force

Russia has found a way to deal with CAATSA

Posted on May 17, 2019 by alert5

Thanks to Sharon for helping with the translation. A new decree by Russia may help foreign countries who buy weapons of Russian-origin circumnavigate the restricts imposed by the U.S. Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).


Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense

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Posted in Industry

Morocco to acquire AH-64s within 2 years

Posted on May 17, 2019 by alert5

Moroccan news outlet Le360 has an update on Morocco’s bid to buy the AH-64 attack helicopter. The report says the African state will acquire the helicopters within the next two years.

2nd CAB supports 2-1 Cavalry during exercise 081815-A-TU438-002
By Sgt. Jesse Smith [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Posted in Army, Industry

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