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MV-22s arrived at Yokota Air Base for first time

Posted on July 19, 2014 by alert5

The V-22 Osprey has been deployed to Yokota Air Base, Japan for the first time today.
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Obama picks woman non-pilot to lead Pacific Air Forces

Posted on July 19, 2014July 19, 2014 by alert5

The Obama administration has decided that Lt. Gen. Lori J. Robinson will take over as commander of Pacific Air Forces from Gen. Herbert J. “Hawk” Carlisle.

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Selex ES to upgrade RAF Tornado’s jamming pods

Posted on July 18, 2014 by alert5

The Royal Air Force’s Tornado GR Mk4 fighter bombers will have their Skyshadow-2 jamming pods upgraded with new capabilities.
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Pentagon may delay withdrawal of F-15Cs from Europe

Posted on July 18, 2014 by alert5

Adm. James Winnefeld, Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the U.S. House Armed Services Committee that planned withdrawal of 21 F-15Cs from Europe might be postponed.

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Last batch of Mi-171E helicopters for China delivered

Posted on July 17, 2014July 17, 2014 by alert5

Russia’s Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant has delivered the last batch of Mi-171E helicopters for China.
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