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Malaysia to buy P-72A and TAI Anka

Posted on October 10, 2022October 14, 2022 by alert5

Malaysia has selected Leonardo’s P-72A maritime patrol aircraft and TAI’s Anka unmanned air vehicle and letters of award will soon be issued to both foreign companies.

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Two KC-135s flew 72-hour endurance missions to demonstrate tanker “drop-in” concept

Posted on October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 by alert5

The KC-135 has set a new endurance mission record of 72 hours by two of the aerial refueling tankers from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing prepare to deploy along with four KC-135 Stratotankers to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 8, 2022. This deployment was conducted in full coordination with host nations and NATO military authorities, and is intended to increase readiness and enhance NATO’s collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Haiden Morris)

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Hungary’s first KC-390 will be ready to fly next year

Posted on October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 by alert5

Embraer has release images showing Hungary’s first KC-390 in an advanced stage of assembly.

Photo: Embraer
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MQ-9 carried first autonomous launch and recovery in a combat zone

Posted on October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 by alert5

At a combat zone, a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 drone has successfully perform an Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) without the need for a ground-based Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) for the first time.

U.S Air Force by Tech Sgt. Melissa Isidro
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