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External fuel tanks fall off from Indian Navy MiG-29K

Posted on August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 by alert5

A Indian Navy MiG-29K carrier-borne fighter has an accident on Aug. 29 when one of its external fuel tank jettisoned whilst the jet was taking off from INS Dega. The tank started a small fire on the runway and was quickly extinguished.

Photo: @ANI_news
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Watch scientists explore sunken aircraft carrier USS Independence

Posted on August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 by alert5

Research vessel Nautilus dispatched two of its ROVs to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean this week to explore the wreck of former light aircraft carrier USS Independence (CVL-22).

DOT&E found issues with integrating AIM-9X, 25mm gun on F-35

Posted on August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 by alert5

The Pentagon’s director of operational test and evaluation (DOT&E) has found issues with weapon integration on the F-35 that could hinder the declaration of full operational capability for the stealth fighter.

Photo: Chad Bellay, Edwards F-35 Integrated Test Force
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