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Turkmenistan likely to have bought M-346

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by alert5

The latest report from Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on arms exports in 2019 may have revealed that Turkmenistan is the customer who bought six M-346FA jets last year.

Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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B-1Bs flew over Sweden for the first time

Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 by alert5

For the first time, the B-1B has flow over Sweden. The milestone occurred on May 20 when a pair from the 28th Bomb Wing flew to the Nordic Region.

Two B1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, integrated with four Swedish Armed Forces Gripens for the first time over Sweden during a long range, long duration Bomber Task Force mission May 20, 2020. Operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (Courtesy photo by the Swedish Armed Forces)

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B-52 CERP RFP is out

Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 by alert5

The request for proposal (RFP) for the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) has been published, interested parties are to submit their bids by July.

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