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USAF to set up 5G network at Hill AFB to evaluate its effect on mid-band radars

Posted on December 5, 2019 by alert5

The Pentagon has selected Hill Air Force Base to build a local 5G cellular network and it will be used to test its effects on mid-band radars.

U.S. Air Force graphic by David Perry
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Germany buying C-UAS solution based on the PROTECTOR RWS

Posted on December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 by alert5

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (KONGSBERG) has secured a contract from Germany to deliver a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) based on the PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Station.

Photo: KONGSBERG
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Can Force One damaged

Posted on December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 by alert5

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-150 VIP aircraft, known also as Can Force One, has suffered damaged to its nose and right engine cowling during a towing accident.

Liam Allport from Lake Country, Canada [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Kolkata might get a Sea Harrier for display

Posted on December 4, 2019 by alert5

The city of Kolkata, India might get a Indian Navy Sea Harrier for display. The city is currently preparing to have a museum displaying a retired Tu-142 and the Sea Harrier might join it.

Trinidade [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons