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Canada’s NASAMS procurement for Ukraine sees progress after initial delays

Posted on September 3, 2024 by alert5

In a positive turn of events for Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, Canada’s procurement of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) is showing signs of advancement following earlier setbacks. The $406 million purchase, initially announced in January 2023, is now on track for delivery in early 2025, marking a significant step forward in bolstering Ukraine’s defensive arsenal.

Photo: Raytheon

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Ebbing Air National Guard Base readies for foreign F-35s as Poland receives its first F-35A

Posted on September 3, 2024 by alert5

Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, has recently completed the installation of aircraft arresting system on its runway, marking a crucial step in its preparation for the arrival of the first foreign F-35 fighters set to train there. Coinciding with this development, Poland, slated to be the first foreign air force to send F-35s to Ebbing, has taken delivery of its initial F-35 fighter jet, heralding a new era in NATO’s air defense capabilities.

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F-35 pilot at controls: Utah National Guard Apache crash investigation

Posted on September 2, 2024 by alert5

An investigation by FOX 13 News into a Utah National Guard helicopter crash has revealed that the pilot, an F-35 pilot without the necessary qualifications, was at the controls during the incident.

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JS Chōkai will be the first to be fitted with Tomahawk cruise missiles

Posted on September 2, 2024 by alert5

The Japanese government has announced plans to equip the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (MSDF) Aegis destroyer JS Chōkai with the capability to launch U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Daniel Viramontes, U.S. Navy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Idaho ANG and German Armed Forces strengthen NATO ties through joint training exercise

Posted on August 31, 2024August 30, 2024 by alert5

The Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Fighter Wing recently hosted German armed forces joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) for a joint training exercise. This marks the second time this year that the two nations have collaborated on training.