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Royal Air Force Reapers to engage ISIL

Posted on October 17, 2014 by alert5

The Royal Air Force’s MQ-9 Reapers have been cleared to deploy to the Middle East to combat ISIL.

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Russia to base MiG-31s in Artic

Posted on October 16, 2014 by alert5

Russia will have MiG-31 interceptors in the Artic once reconstruction of Tiksi airfield is completed in 2017.

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RAF Voyager refuels USMC Harriers

Posted on October 16, 2014October 16, 2014 by alert5

For the first time, the RAF Voyager aerial refueling tanker has refueled U.S. Marine Corps AV-8Bs in support of US-led air strikes against ISIL.
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Turkey denies opening Incirlik to U.S. and coalition warplanes

Posted on October 15, 2014 by alert5

Turkey’s foreign minister has refuted news reports that Ankara has agreed to let U.S. and coalition warplanes to make use of Incirlik airbase to bomb Syria and Iraq.

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Algerian Su-24 crashed

Posted on October 15, 2014 by alert5

An Algerian Air Force Su-24 crashed on Oct. 13 near Hassi Bahbah in the Djelfa region. Both crew members did not survive.

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