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Tokyo has reached agreement to buy Mageshima island for USN flying training

Posted on December 3, 2019 by alert5

The Japanese government has reached an agreement to buy Mageshima island from Taston Airport for $146 million.

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Pilot ejected from F-16 at Kunsan, South Korea during landing

Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by alert5

A F-16 pilot assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing was ejected from his aircraft during a routine landing near Kunsan Air Base, South Korea at approximately 3:30 p.m. local time on Dec. 2.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Squadron “Pantons” prepares to take-off for a routine training flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 10, 2019. The 35th FS performs counter air, strategic attack, interdiction and close-air support missions. The squadron employs a full range of the latest state-of-the-art precision ordnance, day or night, in all weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

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Russia deploys Tor-M2DT near border with Norway

Posted on December 2, 2019 by alert5

Russia has announced that an air defense unit in Pechenga has received the Tor-M2DT air defense missile system. The Northern Fleet unit is just located 10km from the border with Norway.

Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense