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Kuwaiti Hornets might go to USMC

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 by alert5

Speaking to Breaking Defense, a Kuwait-based defense analyst has said that the U.S. Marine Corps is interested in taking over Kuwait’s F/A-18s when they are retired from service.

Mike Freer – Touchdown-aviation (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons

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Egypt to buy 12 C-130Js and 3 air defense radars

Posted on January 27, 2022January 26, 2022 by alert5

The U.S. government has cleared the sale of 12 C-130J transport aircraft to Egypt for an estimated cost of $2.2 billion.

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Kuwait to charge two senior officers for corruption in Eurofighter deal

Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 by alert5

Two Kuwaiti senior military officers, a Major General and a Colonel, will be charged for corruption over the purchase of 28 Eurofighters.

Photo: Finmeccanica

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Four JASDF airmen on Tonga humanitarian support mission tested positive for COVID

Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 by alert5

Four Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen who are delivering aid to disaster-hit Tonga have been tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Barksdale AFB conducts first ACE exercise

Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 by alert5

Two B-52H bombers deployed to Arkansas Aeroplex on Jan. 12 as part of Barksdale Air Force Base’s first Agile Combat Employment exercise.

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off as part of Agile Combat Employment at the Arkansas Aeroplex, Blytheville, Arkansas, Jan. 12, 2022. Using the ACE concept, within a few hours B-52s can land at a location, receive repairs, resupply and be back in the air before an adversary can pinpoint their location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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