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Turkish F-16s to be protected with ALQ-211

Posted on January 30, 2016January 30, 2016 by alert5

Harris will supply 21 of its ALQ-211 advanced integrated defensive electronic warfare suite (AIDEWS) pods for integration on Turkish F-16s, Flight Global reports.

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Russia to deploy additional Su-30SMs in Crimea

Posted on January 30, 2016 by alert5

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Commander, Admiral Alexander Vitko, said Jan. 29 that more Su-30SM fighters will be deployed to Crimea in future.

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Dutch F-16s will conduct air strikes in Syria

Posted on January 30, 2016 by alert5

Four Dutch F-16s now deployed in the Middle East have been given the order to start air strikes against ISIL in Syria, the country’s Prime Minister said on Jan. 29.

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Gripen buzzed Johannesburg neighbourhood

Posted on January 30, 2016January 30, 2016 by alert5

A South African Air Force Gripen fighter practising for an aerial display at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Centurion on Jan. 28 caused panic among residents staying north and west of the city.

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