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Sweden’s ambassador says Czech can keep Gripens for free

Posted on June 30, 2022 by alert5

The Swedish ambassador to Czech Republic Fredrik Jörgensen said in an interview with Seznam Správy that Czech can keep the Gripens that it leased from Sweden for free.

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Orange Flag 22-2 focused on improving USAF’s infrared kill chain performance

Posted on June 30, 2022June 29, 2022 by alert5

Sixteen airborne fighters and one testbed acted as either sensors or fifth-gen targets during the recently concluded Orange Flag 22-2 that took place at Edwards Air Force Base.

An F-16 and F-15 assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, prepare to test a datalink between two infrared search and track (IRST) pods, April 7, 2022. The successful flight test demonstrated the ability for two dissimilar aircraft to passively range a fighter target using IRST. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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First American F-16 MiG killer gets “What if” paint scheme

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 by alert5

The first American F-16 to shoot down an enemy MiG aircraft was recently painted with a Desert Camouflage paint scheme.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb F. Butler
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Russia has started the construction of a Rezonans-NE radar site near Korzunova

Posted on June 29, 2022June 28, 2022 by alert5

Russia has started the construction of a Rezonans-NE VHF radar on a hilltop northeast of Korzunova airbase.

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Medevac crew chief is among four new recipients of Medal of Honor

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by alert5

The White House has announced that President Biden will award the Medal of Honor to four U.S. Army Soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War: Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro (posthumous), Specialist Five Dwight W. Birdwell, Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii, and retired Major John J. Duffy. The award ceremony will be held on Jul. 5.

Photo: U.S. Army
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