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India to send at least 4-5 Su-30MKIs to Pitch Black 2018

Posted on May 28, 2018 by alert5

A report by Deccan Herald says India will be sending at least four to five of its Su-30MKI fighters to Australia in July for Exercise Pitch Black 2018.

By Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK (Sukhoi Su-30MKI-3 ‘SB 309’) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Philippines has started repairs on its airstrip in Spratly Islands

Posted on May 27, 2018May 27, 2018 by alert5

Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative has released satellite images showing Philippine’s attempt to repair the western part of its airstrip on Thitu Island in the Spratly Archipelago.

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Su-57 launched cruise missile while deployed to Syria

Posted on May 26, 2018May 26, 2018 by alert5

During a meeting at the Russia Ministry of Defense, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu disclosed that the Su-57 test fired a cruise missile during a deployment in Syria in February.

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