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Despite selecting L-15, UAE says it is still interested in the T-50

Posted on March 20, 2022 by alert5

UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi, was in South Korea for a working visit and the UAE has expressed interest in KAI’s T-50.

Sergey Ryabtsev (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons
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Boeing awarded contract to add EW suite to F-15JSI

Posted on March 19, 2022March 19, 2022 by alert5

The Pentagon announced on Mar. 16 that Boeing has been awarded a $24.5 million undefinitized contract modification for the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor program.

Graphic: Boeing

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British civilian pilot killed after ejecting from M346

Posted on March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 by alert5

A Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainer crashed into Mount Legnoneon, Italy on Mar. 16 and a British civilian pilot died during the ejection.

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Northrop Grumman to install AN/ALQ-257 on F-16 for flight testing

Posted on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force is proceeding to install the AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) on several F-16s for flight testing.

An F-16 takes flight over Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2021. F-16’s and A-10 Thunderbolt II’s practiced simulations during a joint coalition training event known as Combat Search and Rescue Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevyn)

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Philippines will proceed with Mi-17 contract

Posted on March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by alert5

The Philippines will proceed with plans to acquire 17 Mi-17 helicopters from Russia, Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says.

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