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Flight tests of PAK FA nearly over

Posted on December 8, 2015December 8, 2015 by alert5

Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said in an interview with Rossiya 24 TV Channel that flight development testing of the PAK FA fighter is nearly completed.

Sukhoi T-50, Russia - Air Force AN2308066
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Plans for joint Czech-Slovak Gripen squadron falters

Posted on December 8, 2015December 8, 2015 by alert5

Hopes to form a joint Czech-Slovak Gripen squadron has been dashed as Slovak lacked the money to acquire the fighters, Lidové Noviny reports.

Selfie in a Czech Saab Gripen as it patrols Icelandic airspace
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eMRBM launched into debris field to test if Aegis can detect it

Posted on December 8, 2015December 8, 2015 by alert5

The Ballistic Missile Defense test at Wake Island on Oct. 31 was more sophisticated than thought.

eMRBM
Photo: Missile Defense Agency
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14th Mk6 Chinook delivered to RAF

Posted on December 8, 2015December 8, 2015 by alert5

Boeing has delivered the 14th Mk6 Chinook to the Royal Air Force, this concludes Britain’s recent order and the delivery coincides with the 35th anniversary of Chinook operations for the U.K.

RAF Mk6 Chinook
Photo: Boeing
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Bangladesh Air Force inducts Yak-130, AW139

Posted on December 7, 2015December 7, 2015 by alert5

A ceremony was held at BAF Bangabandhu Base in Dhaka on Dec. 6 to induct the Yak-130 and AW139 search-and-rescue helicopter into service with the Bangladesh Air Force. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the guest-of-honor.


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