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IAF Hawk crashes after take off

Posted on August 5, 2016August 5, 2016 by alert5

A Indian Air Force Hawk advanced jet trainer has crashed shortly after take off from the Kalaikunda airbase of West Bengal on Aug. 4.

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Two RQ-4s forced to divert to Kadena, Japan due to bad weather at Guam

Posted on August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 by alert5

The RQ-4 Global Hawk has made an unscheduled debut at Kadena Air Base, Japan this week due to bad weather at its destination airport in Guam.

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Kazakhstan could become first export customer of Il-76MD-90

Posted on August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 by alert5

Kazakhstan is in discussions with Russia to buy the Il-76MD-90 cargo plane and the country will become the first export customer for the aircraft if talks are successful, Kommersant reported.

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CF-18 intercepts B-52 during Polar Roar

Posted on August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 by alert5

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) coordinated intercept and safe passage escort procedures during exercise Polar Roar on Aug. 1.

Argentina cleared to buy 24 T-6C+ trainers

Posted on August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress on the potential sale of 24 T-6C+ Texan II trainer aircraft to Argentina.

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