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USAF tests using the GAU-18 as a ground weapon

Posted on October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 by alert5

The GAU-18 .50 caliber machine gun was recently unmounted from an HH-60 helicopter and mounted on the ground to be tested as a defensive weapon.

Col. George Cole, 920th Maintenance Group commander, fires a GAU-18 .50 caliber machine gun following its removal and relocation from one of the wing’s HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters to demonstrate its ability to defend a contingency location on the ground under enemy attack at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Oct. 14, 2022. 920th Rescue Wing commanders and senior enlisted leaders from across the wing actively participated in a demonstration of these capabiltiies.(U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Ian Phillips)

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RoKAF might get replacement for its 737-300 VIP jet

Posted on October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 by alert5

The South Korean government wants to buy a new airliner to replace the current Boeing 737-300 VIP jet.

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RAAF P-8 participates in NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian for the first time

Posted on October 17, 2022October 16, 2022 by alert5

NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian, an ongoing maritime security operation in the Mediterranean, saw a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8 maritime patrol aircraft participating for the first time.

Photo: NATO
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USS Ronald Reagan visits Philippines

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 by alert5

American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan made a port call in Manila Bay, Philippines on Oct. 14.

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Japan allows USMC Ospreys to fly at 300ft

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 by alert5

For the first time, U.S. Marine Corps MV-22Bs are now allowed to fly at 300ft in Japan. The first such flights took place during Resolute Dragon in Hokkaido on Oct. 7.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Justin J. Marty
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