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USAF eyeing underground rail network for ICBMs

Posted on March 15, 2013 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force is expected to award study contracts next month for an underground rail network for its nuclear missiles.

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Posted in Air Force, Space

Danish Combat Aircraft Competition restarted

Posted on March 15, 2013 by alert5

Boeing, Eurofighter, JSF program office and Saab have received invitations from Denmark to participate in the new Danish Combat Aircraft Competition.

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Posted in Air Force, Industry

1st Reconnaissance Squadron celebrates centennial

Posted on March 15, 2013 by alert5

The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., celebrated its 100th anniversary March 7-9 as the oldest flying unit in U.S. military aviation.

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U.S. Air Force graphic by Mr. John Schwab

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Posted in Air Force

Iranian F-4 tried to intercept MQ-1 escorted by 2 American fighters

Posted on March 15, 2013 by alert5

An Iranian F-4 fighter jet tried to intercept an unarmed U.S. MQ-1 over international waters on Mar. 12. The fighter broke off 16 miles from the UAV after a verbal warning by two U.S. fighters escorting the drone.

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Posted in Air Force, UAV

Video link: Indonesian pilots undergoing T-50 conversion in South Korea

Posted on March 14, 2013 by alert5

Indonesian Air Force pilots are undergoing conversion training on the KAI T-50. They will complete the course in August and return home to be instructors.

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Posted in Air Force

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