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Israeli Apaches now capable of firing Spike ATGM

Posted on November 10, 2016 by alert5

Israel has completed modifications to it Apache attack helicopters so that they can fire the Rafael Spike anti-tank guided missile.

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Philippine Air Force W-3A carrying senior police officers crashes

Posted on November 9, 2016 by alert5

A Philippine Air Force W-3A helicopter crashed in a rice field in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Nov. 8.

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Exercise Invincible Shield

Posted on November 9, 2016 by alert5

The first South Korean, U.S., U.K. trilateral war game, Exercise Invincible Shield, has kicked off at Osan Air Base, South Korea.

Chief Master Sgt. Kim, Kyeong Ryul, South Korean air force

China designing civilian variant of Y-20

Posted on November 9, 2016November 9, 2016 by alert5

China announced that it will modify the Xian Y-20 multi-engine transport aircraft into a civilian freighter.

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Singapore selects H225M, will buy CH-47F as well

Posted on November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 by alert5

Singapore announced its decision to replace its aging Super Puma helicopters with the Airbus Helicopter H225M.

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