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Jerry Hendrix: How the U.S. Air Force Lost Its Way

Posted on January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 by alert5

In this op-ed on The National Review, naval historian Jerry Hendrix says the U.S. Air Force has lost its way and forgot its core mission is long-range strike.

B-2 and F-15 over Andersen Air Force Base
Tech. Sgt. Cecilio Ricard [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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#FighterFriday

Posted on January 11, 2019 by alert5


Photo: Pima Air and Space Museum

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Mistral missile has anti-surface capability

Posted on January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 by alert5

MBDA has successfully demonstrated the use of the Mistral missile against fast boats such as FIACs (Fast Inshore Attack Craft) at the end of last year.

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Laos takes delivery of Yak-130

Posted on January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 by alert5

A video said to be from the Laos Army Channel announced that three Yak-130 advanced jet trainers have been delivered to the country.

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French Mirage 2000D crashes during low-altitude training

Posted on January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 by alert5

A French Air Force Mirage 2000D fighter assigned to Nancy-Ochey Air Base has crashed on Jan. 9 during a low-altitude training mission.

French Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000D 613 133-MO (cn 410), pic1
Alf van Beem [CC0], from Wikimedia Commons

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