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U.S. transfers three C-130s to Jordan

Posted on December 11, 2021December 11, 2021 by alert5

The United States has transferred three C-130 transport aircraft to Jordan under its C-130 Ramp-to-Ramp (R2R) transfer program.

Photo: U.S. Embassy in Jordan
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JASDF F-35A emergency was due to computer glitch

Posted on December 11, 2021 by alert5

The emergency landing of a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A at Hakodate airport on Dec. 8 was due to a faulty part with the jet’s computer system.

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Israeli PM reverses course on using Wing of Zion

Posted on December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 by alert5

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has decided that his government will use the Wing of Zion government jet.

Rami Mizrahi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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JASDF F-35A made an emergency landing at Hakodate airport

Posted on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 by alert5

An F-35A assigned to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) made an emergency landing at Hakodate airport on Dec. 8.

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Niger receives second C-130H from USAFE-AFAFRICA

Posted on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 by alert5

USAFE-AFAFRICA has delivered the second of three C-130H transport aircraft to Niger. The transfer took place at Nigerien Air Base 101 in Niamey on Dec. 7.

Two C-130H Hercules delivered to the Nigerien Armed Forces sit side-by-side on the Niamey flightline during a Dec. 7, 2021, ceremony at the Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger. Niger received the first of the three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in January 2021. The second was delivered in November 2021. The addition of C-130s to the Nigerien Armed Forces fleet places Niger among 70 others nations with this airlift capability and marks the enduring commitment of the U.S. Air Force to support continued humanitarian operations and counter violent extremist organizations missions throughout the Sahel alongside Nigerien Air Force partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Stephanie Longoria)

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