Helicopter air crews from the Israeli Air Force took to the mountain ranges in Greece from Jul. 19 to 30.
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Science panel recommends arming MQ-9, RQ-4 with air-to-air weapons
The U.S. Air Force’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) has made several recommendations to ensure that the flying branch’s MQ-9 and RQ-4 can better survive in contested airspace.
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Six RoKAF F-16s on their way to RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3
The Republic of Korea Air Force is sending six F-16s and 32 pilots to RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3. The contingent is expected home by Aug. 25.
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RAF No. 12 squadron gets extra one year before disband
The British government will keep No. 12 squadron, flying the Tornado GR4, around for one more year before disbanding the unit in 2017.
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Upgrade of Israeli CH-53 completed
The Israeli Air Force’s 23 CH-53 helicopters have all been upgraded with new mission systems and avionics. The exercise started in 2006 and will allow the rotorcraft to continue flying till 2025.
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