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U.S. Special Operations Command adding forward-facing gun to CV-22

Posted on May 23, 2014May 23, 2014 by alert5

The U.S. Special Operations Command is working towards adding a forward-firing gun to its CV-22 fleet by end of this year.
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U.S. Navy, Air Force linking tactical networks in Asia-Pacific region

Posted on May 23, 2014 by alert5

Speaking at the Defense Working Group breakfast on May 21, Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert said his service is working to integrate the Naval Integrated Fire Control–Counter Air Capability-Based System with the Air Force’s own tactical network.

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B-52s arrived in Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black

Posted on May 23, 2014 by alert5

Australian media reported that the Pentagon has deployed two B-52 bombers to Darwin, Australia for the upcoming Exercise Pitch Black.

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RuAF commander: PAK DA will be delivered in 2023

Posted on May 23, 2014 by alert5

Russian Air Force Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said his service will only receive the PAK DA next generation long-range bomber in 2023.

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Luftwaffe’s A400Ms to be protected by J-MUSIC

Posted on May 23, 2014 by alert5

Diehl Defence will install Elbit System’s J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) on Germany’s A400M fleet.

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