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VFC-111 F-5N crash investigation completed

Posted on September 23, 2018September 22, 2018 by alert5

The U.S. Navy has completed its investigation into the crash of a F-5N assigned to VFC-111 off Florida on Aug. 9, 2017.

F-5N of VFC-111 at NAS Key West in November 2014
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Morales [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Kawasaki Ninja H2R beats F1 car and F-16C in drag race

Posted on September 22, 2018 by alert5

A drag race was held at the Teknofest Istanbul Aerospace and Technology Festival on Sept. 20 and a Kawasaki Ninja H2R managed to emerge as the winner.


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Russia deploys 3rd S-400 air defense missile system in Crimea

Posted on September 22, 2018September 22, 2018 by alert5

Russia has deployed its third S-400 air defense missile system in Crimea, this time in Yevpatoria.

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Canada retiring the CH-124 Sea King on Dec. 1

Posted on September 22, 2018September 21, 2018 by alert5

The Royal Canadian Air Force is retiring the CH-124 Sea King on Dec. 1. The service has planned a series of events to mark the occasion.

CH-124 Sea King
U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Brett Dawson

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U.K. to get 50 MK 15 Phalanx Block IB Baseline 2 Conversion Kits

Posted on September 22, 2018September 21, 2018 by alert5

The U.S. State Department has authorized the sale of 50 MK 15 Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) Block IB Baseline 2 conversion kits to Japan.

US Navy 110404-N-DP852-028 The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) conducts a close-in weapons system (CWIS) live fire te
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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