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USAF F-15Es kill ISIL’s leader in Libya

Posted on November 15, 2015November 15, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force launched a F-15E airstrike in Libya on Nov. 13. The strike killed the leader of ISIL in Libya.

By DVIDS Tech Sgt c/o Michael B. Keller [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Germany slap Airbus with $14 million fine for late delivery of 2 A400Ms

Posted on November 14, 2015November 14, 2015 by alert5

Airbus has been given a $14 million fine by Germany for failing to deliver two A400M airlifters this year as promise. Both parties refused to comment on the matter to Reuters.

By Peter Gronemann from Switzerland (A400M seconds to touch down) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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J-10B operational with PLAAF 2nd Fighter Division, 5th Regiment, Guangzhou Military Region

Posted on November 14, 2015November 14, 2015 by alert5

This is the first image showing the J-10B at the home base of the PLAAF’s 2nd Fighter Division, 5th Regiment at Li Chia Tsun, Guilin Province. This unit previously operates the J-10A. It is said that the 19th and 21st Fighter Divisions have inducted the J-10B too.