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Talks are underway to donate RAAF F/A-18A/Bs to Ukraine

Posted on June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 by alert5

Australia, the United States, and Ukraine are engaged in discussions regarding the potential deployment of 41 Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets to Kyiv, according to a new report by Australia Financial Review. This initiative aims to fulfill Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for fighter jets, diverting them from their planned fate of being scrapped.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman / Public domain

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USN P-8A and RN helicopter respond to distress call as Iranian fast-attack craft harass merchant vessel

Posted on June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 by alert5

In a swift response to a distress call from a merchant vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, United States and United Kingdom naval forces joined efforts to ensure the safety of the targeted ship. The incident, which took place on Jun. 4, involved Iranian fast-attack boats harassing the internationally flagged commercial vessel.

U.S. Navy photo
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South Korea, U.S., and Japan unite to share real-time missile warning data

Posted on June 4, 2023 by alert5

In a significant move towards bolstering trilateral cooperation in the face of mounting military threats from North Korea. South Korea, the United States, and Japan have agreed to establish a system for sharing real-time missile warning data. The announcement, made on Jun. 3, marks a crucial step in enhancing regional security and deterring potential aggression.

By Missile Defense Agency, USA (www.mda.mil),first uploaded by Wikifreund, Germany [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Germans are training Chinese air force pilots too

Posted on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 by alert5

Remember the Chinese video we posted 2 years ago, which allegedly show PLAAF J-10 pilots engaging in dogfights while using callsigns Jaeger and air combat lingo using English? It turns out that perhaps they were flying with German instructors during that time when the videos were recorded. German media outlets ZDF and Spiegel disclosed this week that a number of fighter pilots from Germany who have retired from active service are now plying their trade in China.

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Thales to supply six man-portable Tactical Air Navigation system to USAF

Posted on June 3, 2023June 2, 2023 by alert5

In a move aimed at bolstering flight safety and mission effectiveness, the U.S. Air Force has signed a contract with Thales, a renowned defense technology company, to acquire six man-portable Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) systems. This collaboration marks a significant stride in equipping Air Force pilots with cutting-edge tools for ensuring successful mission outcomes.

U.S. Air Force photo by Kendahl Johnson
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