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Blinken raises concern with Egypt over Su-35 purchase

Posted on February 25, 2021 by alert5

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Feb. 23 and one of the topics both men discussed was Egypt’s purchase of the Su-35 fighter from Russia.

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B-1B flew to Japan for integration training with JASDF despite fuel spray on windshield

Posted on February 25, 2021February 24, 2021 by alert5

The crew of a B-1B bomber had to deal with reduced visibility after fuel was sprayed on the aircraft’s windshield during its second aerial refueling.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer integrated with Koku-Jieitai, or Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) aircraft during a Bomber Task Force mission, Jan. 12, 2021. BTF missions enable bomber force to regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S.’s capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. (Courtesy photo)

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AFRL starting assembly of the first SHiELD pod

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by alert5

The first Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) pod has been delivered to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Kirtland Air Force Base.

Photo: Boeing