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Russian Su-33s, MiG-29KR are now at Humaymim Air Base, Syria

Posted on November 26, 2016November 26, 2016 by alert5

Jane’s obtained the latest commercial satellite imagery of Humaymim Air Base, Syria and it shows eight Su-33s and one MiG-29KR on the tarmac there.

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Japan to consider deployment of THAAD

Posted on November 26, 2016November 26, 2016 by alert5

The Japanese government is moving towards making a decision whether to allow the U.S. to deploy its THAAD air defense system in the country.

Photo Credit: Ben Listerman, Missile Defense Agency

Nigerian Air Force AW101 crashes

Posted on November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 by alert5

A Nigerian Air Force AW101 was badly damaged in an accident recently. Two AW101s were transferred from the Presidential fleet to the Air Force. The mishap aircraft is said to be the only serviceable helicopter at the time of the incident as the other AW101 was undergoing maintenance.

Source: Thenewsguru.com

Israel to launch RFI for CH-53 replacement next year

Posted on November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 by alert5

The Israeli Air Force intends to launch a program to find a replacement for its Sikorsky CH-53 Yasur and both Lockheed Martin and Boeing are expected to vie for the contract.

By Oren Rozen (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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