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WC-135 deployed to Okinawa

Posted on April 12, 2017 by alert5

An anonymous Japan Self-Defense Forces official told the Nikkei that the WC-135 radioactive particles sniffer plane has been deployed to Okinawa.

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Luftwaffe orders 29 BOZ-101 EC pods

Posted on April 12, 2017 by alert5

The NATO Eurofighter 2000 and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) has placed an order for 29 BOZ-101 EC self-protection and countermeasures system pods with Saab.

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UAC President confirms Egypt’s MiG-29 purchase

Posted on April 12, 2017 by alert5

President of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar said on the air with Rossiya 24 TV Channel on Apr. 11 that MiG-29s have been ordered by Egypt and the first batch of aircraft will be delivered this year.

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Five RQ-4s relocating to Yokota Air Base, Japan

Posted on April 11, 2017 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force will bring five of its RQ-4s from Anderson Air Force Base, Guam to Yokota Air Base, Japan from May.

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Italian F-35 contingent standing up at Eglin AFB

Posted on April 10, 2017 by alert5

Italy is making preparations to have a permanent presence at Eglin Air Force Base as part of its F-35A program and the local schools in Okaloosa County are being asked to enroll dependents of the Italian airmen.

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