ThalesRaytheonSystems’ Ground Master 400 (GM 400) long-range air defense radar system has entered service with the Luftwaffe.
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Category: Air Force
Exercise Kiwi Flag 2013
Tactical transport aircraft from New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, the United States and French forces from New Caledonia, will be taking part in Exercise Kiwi Flag 2013 at Ohakea Air Base this month.
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RCAF evaluators gave warning on CH-148 issues nine years ago
Royal Canadian Air Force evaluators warned nine years ago that the Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone helicopter could have issues affecting its performance.
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Dambusters begin final Afghan mission
The Royal Air Force’s 617 Squadron has started its final Tornado mission with its deployment to Afghanistan.
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Global Hawks from Guam will rotate to Misawa Air Base, Japan next year
Asahi Shimbun reports that some or all Global Hawks from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam will rotate to Misawa Air Base for several months a year, starting from next spring.
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