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Taliban rocket attack hits Afghan president’s helicopter

Posted on July 4, 2014 by alert5

The Taliban fired two rockets into the military side of the Kabul airport on Jul. 3 and one of them hit the Afghan president’s helicopter.

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Posted in Air Force

China says its military bases threatened by high-rise buildings, fake tourists

Posted on July 3, 2014July 3, 2014 by alert5

The official China Daily reported on Wednesday that the security of military bases are being threatened by illegally built high-rise buildings and fake tourists.
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Posted in Air Force, Army, Navy

Fleet-wide inspection of F-35s imminent

Posted on July 3, 2014July 3, 2014 by alert5

Reuters reported that the F-35 program office is expected to issue a directive for all F-35s to be inspected.
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Posted in Air Force, Marines, Navy

General who gave order to fire on KAL007 passed away

Posted on July 3, 2014 by alert5

Gen. Anatoly Kornukov, who as Commander of Sokol Air Base ordered the shooting down of Korean Air Lines Flight 007, has passed away.

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Posted in Air Defense, Air Force

India could reduce MMRCA order

Posted on July 3, 2014 by alert5

News reports from India said the new government is considering lowering the number of Rafales ordered from 126 to 80 as a cost cutting measure.

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Posted in Air Force, MMRCA

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