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Romania’s F-16s take over air defense duties from MiG-21s

Posted on March 15, 2019March 14, 2019 by alert5

Romania’s F-16s from 53 Squadron have started defending the country’s air space from Mar. 14. Previously, this role was carried out by the MiG-21.

A Romanian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon, fly’s over head during an air show at Campia Turzii, Romania, July 29, 2017. The air show featured Florida and Louisiana Air National Guard F-15 Eagles, Romanian Mig-21 jet aircraft, IAR 330 helicopters, F-16 Fighting Falcons, tanks, and Humvee’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

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Malaysia requests demonstration of Yak-130

Posted on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 by alert5

Sputnik reports that the Royal Malaysian Air Force has requested the demonstration of the Yak-130 advanced jet trainer in the country.

Dmitry Zherdin [CC BY-SA 3.0 GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

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Hungarian Gripen damaged during live-firing exercise

Posted on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 by alert5

The Hungarian Ministry of Defense says a Gripen fighter was damaged during a live-firing exercise at Hajmáskér on Mar. 11.

Chris Lofting [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

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U.S. airstrikes wiped out Afghan Army Base

Posted on March 14, 2019 by alert5

A Afghan Army Base was destroyed by U.S. airstrikes after soldiers in the base exchange fire with a convoy of Afghan Special Forces and American troops.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon breaks away after being refueling by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2019. The 340 EARS maintain a 24/7 presence in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and coalition aircraft in various operations in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)

Australia cleared to buy 108 AIM-120C-7s for NASAMS

Posted on March 14, 2019 by alert5

The Trump administration has given the green light for Australia to buy 108 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM).

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Baldwin-King, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member assigned to crew 55-07 “Shooters”, adjusts an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile during a weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 22, 2014. The LCOQ competition provides Airmen a platform to hone their skills and building camaraderie in the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

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