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U.S. State Department approves $3.99 Billion MQ-9B sale to India

Posted on February 2, 2024 by alert5

In a move solidifying the U.S.-India strategic partnership and bolstering its maritime surveillance capabilities, India has secured a potential $3.99 billion deal for 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian armed drones and a comprehensive support package. The State Department officially approved the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) on Feb. 1st, paving the way for negotiations with prime contractor General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.

210421-N-FC670-086 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2021) An MQ-9 Sea Guardian unmanned maritime surveillance aircraft system flies over the Pacific Ocean during U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP) 21, April 21. UxS IBP 21 integrates manned and unmanned capabilities into challenging operational scenarios to generate warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon Renfroe)

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Swiss Air Force takes flight on the autobahn: F/A-18s to land and takeoff on motorway

Posted on February 1, 2024 by alert5

The Swiss Air Force is set for a unique exercise, testing the viability of using the A1 motorway near Payerne as a makeshift airfield for F/A-18 fighter jets. This unprecedented move, approved by the government and scheduled for Jun. 4-6 aims to enhance the flexibility and adaptability of the nation’s air defense capabilities.

Peter Gronemann from Switzerland, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Czechia signs agreement to buy 24 F-35As

Posted on January 30, 2024 by alert5

The Czech Republic and the United States officially cemented their partnership in the F-35 fighter jet program on Jan. 29, signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of 24 fifth-generation aircraft. This landmark deal marks a pivotal step in modernization for the Czech Air Force and signals a deepening of defense cooperation within Europe.

Photo: U.S. State Department
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B-1B bombers from Ellsworth AFB temporarily relocate to Dyess AFB

Posted on January 29, 2024 by alert5

After a B-1B Lancer crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota on Jan. 4th, the base’s runway was closed for investigation. However, on Jan. 25th, several B-1Bs took off for the first time since the incident for their temporary base in Dyess Air Force Base in Texas.

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Britain offers missile swap to ease Germany’s Ukraine arms delivery concerns

Posted on January 26, 2024January 25, 2024 by alert5

Germany is considering a proposal from the United Kingdom to swap cruise missiles, in a move that could potentially allow Berlin to provide Ukraine with more powerful weapons while addressing its concerns about escalating the conflict with Russia.

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