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WC-135 flew off Chinese coast, probably to monitor nuclear power plants

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force WC-135 approached the southern coast of China on Oct. 31 shortly before 8 a.m. local time.

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T-7A ejection seat testing at Holloman AFB

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 by alert5

Ejection seat testing for the T-7A is underway at the Holloman High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base.

U.S. Air Force photo

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USAF selects GE to power F-15EX

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force will use the General Electric F110-129 turbofan engine to power all 136 F-15EX fighters that it plans to procure.

An F-15EX Eagle II from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 53rd Wing, takes flight for the first time out of Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26, 2021, prior to departure for Northern Edge 2021. The F-15EX brings next-generation combat technology to a highly successful fighter airframe that is capable of projecting power across multiple domains for the Joint Force. (U.S Air Force photo by 1st Lt Savanah Bray)

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Swedish government to go ahead with purchase of Globaleye

Posted on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 by alert5

The Swedish government has decided to buy the Saab Globaleye to replace its Saab 340B AEW-300 Erieye.

Photo: Saab
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Watch JASDF KC-46A #14-3611 circuit pattern and landing at Miho Airbase

Posted on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 by alert5

Japan Air Self-Defense Force now has a KC-46A in the country after #14-3611 flew home from Seattle today. The aircraft was seen making circuit approaches before landing at Miho airbase.