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Initial investigation reveals fire in F-35A tailpipe at Mountain Home AFB

Posted on September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 by alert5

Sources told Aviation Week that a F-35A that caught fire at Mountain Home Air Force Base last week was most likely caused by strong tailwinds as the F135 engine was starting.

An F-35 Lightning II takes off Sept. 13, 2016, at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Luke sent jets to Mountain Home AFB because it provides a unique opportunity for developing proficiency in the destruction of surface-to-air threats at their range complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeremy L. Mosier) — An F-35
Lightning II takes off Sept. 13, 2016, at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Luke
sent jets to Mountain Home AFB because it provides a unique opportunity for
developing proficiency in the destruction of surface-to-air threats at their
range complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeremy L. Mosier)

Alternative THAAD site in South Korea to be announced this week

Posted on September 26, 2016 by alert5

A new site for the U.S. THAAD air defense system in South Korea has been decided and will probably be situated in a golf course in Chojeon-myeon.

Photo Credit: Ben Listerman, Missile Defense Agency

Watch Israeli Air Force helicopters train in Greece

Posted on September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 by alert5

The Israeli Air Force has completed a two-week joint training exercise with the Hellenic Air Force in Greece.

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Nearly half of the guided missiles test-fired by South Korea failed

Posted on September 26, 2016 by alert5

South Korea tested nine types of guided missiles so far this year, however, only five of the missiles actually hit its target.

By Mponguta (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Russian Su-25UB spotted over Syria

Posted on September 25, 2016 by alert5

A video from Ruptly TV on an offensive operation in Syria’s Latakia region shows a Su-25UB attack jet. Russia had withdrawn its Su-25 attack aircraft in March, the appearance over Syria could mean that the type has been reintroduced in the region.