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Saudi says no F-15 was shot down in Yemen

Posted on May 25, 2015 by alert5

Saudi Arabia clarified that none of its fighter aircraft was shot down over Yemen. Photos on the internet show a pylon with two AIM-9 missiles and an external fuel tank.

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Egypt to place order for 46 MiG-29s

Posted on May 25, 2015May 25, 2015 by alert5

Russian newspaper Vedomosti says Egypt is expected to place an order for 46 MiG-29 fighters.

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Hungarian Gripen crash not technical fault

Posted on May 24, 2015 by alert5

The lost of a Hungarian JAS-39D fighter at Časlav, Czech Republic, was not due to any technical problem, Czech Defense Minister Martin Stropnický told reporters.

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RAAF to take delivery of first P-8A this year

Posted on May 24, 2015 by alert5

Australia will take delivery of its first of eight P-8As later this year.

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167th Airlift Wing retires its last C-5A

Posted on May 23, 2015May 23, 2015 by alert5

The 167th Airlift Wing said goodbye to its last C-5A strategic airlifter on May 19. It will transition to the C-17.

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USAF photo by Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle
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