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Russia to buy at least 50 new Tu-160s

Posted on May 29, 2015May 29, 2015 by alert5

“No less than 50 (Tu-160) aircraft over time will be purchased in order to cover the costs that will go into production,” Russian Air Force Commander Col.Gen. Viktor Bondarev said.

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Air Commandos retire final AC-130H Spectre gunship

Posted on May 29, 2015 by alert5

The 27th Special Operations Wing retired the final AC-130H Spectre Gunship, tail number 69-6569, at Cannon Air Force Base on May 26.

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U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Eboni Reece

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First civilian F-16 Aggressor contractor

Posted on May 29, 2015May 29, 2015 by alert5

Discovery Air Defense is finalizing plans to introduce the F-16 into its fleet for air-to-air adversary training.

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Indian Air Force Jaguar fired Harpoon missile

Posted on May 29, 2015May 29, 2015 by alert5

The Indian Air Force has successfully test fired a Harpoon anti-ship missile from a Jaguar maritime strike fighter.

JT069 Sepecat Jaguar Indian Air Force (8414613382)
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It could be a three-way fight for Canada’s SAR contest

Posted on May 29, 2015May 29, 2015 by alert5

Embraer is the latest company to indicate its interest to participate in Canada’s fixed-wing search-and-rescue contest.

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