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Thales to update combat systems of KRI Usman-Harun

Posted on March 11, 2020 by alert5

Thales was awarded a contract by Indonesia on Mar. 10 to update the combat systems of the latter’s KRI Usman-Harun Bung Tomo-class corvette.

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69th Bomb Squadron to extend deployment at Guam

Posted on March 11, 2020March 10, 2020 by alert5

U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has decided to keep the 69th Bomb Squadron at Guam longer than planned in order to have forward-deployed bombers in the Indo-Pacific region.

A 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress prepares to depart at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 4, 2020. Continuous Bomber Presence deployments provide opportunities to advance and strengthen alliances, as well as strengthen long-standing military-to-military partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy)

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Igla-S in service with Iraqi Army

Posted on March 11, 2020March 10, 2020 by alert5

Saudi’s Saker-1B MALE uav

Posted on March 10, 2020 by alert5

Britain’s CAA came under enormous pressure to clear the SkyGuardian’s transatlantic flight

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by alert5

Nearly two years ago, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian carried out its first transatlantic flight across civilian airspace to land at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo. It has now been revealed that the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) came under enormous pressure to clear the flight.

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