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AIM-9X Block II achieves IOC

Posted on April 14, 2015April 14, 2015 by alert5

The new AIM-9X Block II dogfight missile has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) on Mar. 31.

By Camera Operator: TSgt. Michael Ammons, USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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European Air-to-Air Refuelling Training 2015 has started

Posted on April 14, 2015April 13, 2015 by alert5

The second edition of European Air-to-Air Refuelling Training (EART) 2015 has started Apr. 13 at Eindhoven Airbase

By Dmitry A. Mottl (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Yak-130 with laser rangefinder and tail formation lights

Posted on April 13, 2015April 13, 2015 by alert5

Last TAF F-16 upgraded by TAI delivered

Posted on April 13, 2015 by alert5

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has delivered the last of a batch of Turkish F-16 that underwent an upgrade program.

By Jerry Gunner from Lincoln, UK (Lechfeld Elite 2008 220Uploaded by tm) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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Saudi Apaches operating inside Yemen

Posted on April 13, 2015April 13, 2015 by alert5

A Saudi general told reporters in Riyadh that Saudi Apache attack helicopters have staged cross-border attacks inside Yemen.

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