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Dutch F-16s have started pounding ISIL targets in Syria

Posted on February 18, 2016February 17, 2016 by alert5

Since last week , F-16s from the Royal Netherlands Air Force have carried out bomb missions in Syria.

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Israel to pick between buying KC-46 or converted 767

Posted on February 17, 2016February 17, 2016 by alert5

The outcome of the negotiations for the Foreign Military Funding that Israel will receive from the U.S. over the next ten years will determine which type of military refueling aircraft it will purchase next.

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GAO turns down Boeing protest of LRS-B award

Posted on February 17, 2016February 17, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has rejected a protest filed by Boeing/Lockheed Martin team on awarding the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) contract to Northrop Grumman.


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Russian fighters often shadow German Tornados flying over Syria

Posted on February 17, 2016February 16, 2016 by alert5

Lt. Gen. Joachim Wundrak from the Luftwaffe said German Tornados operating over Syria were often shadowed by Russian Air Force fighters, including the Su-35.

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Poland ready to send 4 F-16s to fly over Syria

Posted on February 17, 2016February 16, 2016 by alert5

The head of Poland’s National Security Bureau told public broadcaster Polish Radio on Feb. 15 that Poland is ready to contribute four F-16s to fly over Syria.

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