The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force celebrated 50 years of Annual Service Practice with the U.S. Army by inviting local military leaders to observe a live-fire Patriot launch at McGregor Range, New Mexico, followed by a dinner hosted by the Vice Commander, Air Defense Command JASDF, Lt. Gen. Kosuke Yoshida, at the Fort Bliss Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, during the weekend of Oct. 3-4.
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Royal Air Force Reapers to engage ISIL
The Royal Air Force’s MQ-9 Reapers have been cleared to deploy to the Middle East to combat ISIL.
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Russia to base MiG-31s in Artic
Russia will have MiG-31 interceptors in the Artic once reconstruction of Tiksi airfield is completed in 2017.
RAF Voyager refuels USMC Harriers
For the first time, the RAF Voyager aerial refueling tanker has refueled U.S. Marine Corps AV-8Bs in support of US-led air strikes against ISIL.
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Aircraft carrier Liaoning lost power during sea trial
China’s sole aircraft carrier Liaoning once lost power during a sea trial after a water pipe burst and flooded a propulsion compartment.
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