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Greece wants to buy 3 MQ-9s

Posted on April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 by alert5

A report by ANT television station says Greece plans to buy three MQ-9s unmanned aerial vehicles along with two ground control stations.

Syracuse, NY – A remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper operated by the New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing flies a routine training mission over Central New York on October 23, 2016. The California Air National Guard has been using MQ-9s as an eye-in-the-sky to help firefighters focus their efforts in fighthing the massive Thomas Fire. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Eric Miller/released)

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Israeli Air Force’s 116 Squadron is now operating the F-35

Posted on April 26, 2019 by alert5

The Jerusalem Post says the Israeli Air Force’s 116 Squadron is now operating the F-35 fighter.

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#FighterFriday Exercise INIOHOS 19

Posted on April 26, 2019April 25, 2019 by alert5

A Greek air force F-16 takes off during exercise INIOHOS 19 at Andravida Air Base, Greece, April 2, 2019. The exercise provides a chance for Airmen and aircraft of the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron to work alongside allied air forces and better cooperate to accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Branden Rae)

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RoCAF tactical evaluation of TC-2C air-to-air missile

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by alert5

Recent photos and video posted online shows Taiwan is carrying out a tactical evaluation of the indigenous TC-2C air-to-air missile.

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VPAF Su-22 runway excursion

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by alert5

A Vietnam People’s Air Force (VPAF) Su-22 hit a wall during landing on Apr. 23. The pilot did not suffer any injury.

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