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Raptors scrambled again as Russian bombers approach Hawaii

Posted on June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 by alert5

Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptors were scrambled for the second time in a week to meet approaching Russian bombers.

North American Aerospace Defense Command F-22 fighter aircraft, supported by E-3 airborne warning and control system and KC-135 refueler aircraft, intercepted two Russian Tu-95 bombers escorted by two Su-35 fighter aircraft late Monday evening.

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Japan to bid for Malaysia air defense radar contract

Posted on June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 by alert5

The Royal Malaysian Air Force is seeking to buy one unit of 3D long-range air defense radar and Sankei news says the Japanese government intends to participates in the bidding process.

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Six years after canceling contract, Canada to buy radars from Thales again

Posted on June 19, 2021 by alert5

The Canadian government has awarded two contracts worth a total of $149 million to Thales Canada for three tactical control radars.

Photo: Canada Department of National Defence
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Australia grounds MRH-90 fleet

Posted on June 19, 2021 by alert5

Australia has grounded its MRH-90 transport helicopter fleet as a safety precaution, ABC news reports.

Jeff Gilbert (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons

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B-52 re-engining program will require $11 billion

Posted on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has revised upwards the money required to re-engine the B-52H bomber. The program will now cost $11 billion.

U.S. Air Force Airmen repair a B-52H Stratofortress engine during a Bomber Task Force deployment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 25, 2021. The B-52H Stratofortress and B-2 Spirit can deliver large payloads of precision nuclear or conventional ordnance over long distances, and provide the ability to rapidly project military power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovante Johnson)

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