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South Korea, U.S., and Japan unite to share real-time missile warning data

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In a significant move towards bolstering trilateral cooperation in the face of mounting military threats from North Korea. South Korea, the United States, and Japan have agreed to establish a system for sharing real-time missile warning data. The announcement, made on Jun. 3, marks a crucial step in enhancing regional security and deterring potential aggression.

Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Overview
By Missile Defense Agency, USA (www.mda.mil),first uploaded by Wikifreund, Germany [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Germans are training Chinese air force pilots too

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Remember the Chinese video we posted 2 years ago, which allegedly show PLAAF J-10 pilots engaging in dogfights while using callsigns Jaeger and air combat lingo using English? It turns out that perhaps they were flying with German instructors during that time when the videos were recorded. German media outlets ZDF and Spiegel disclosed this week that a number of fighter pilots from Germany who have retired from active service are now plying their trade in China.

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Thales to supply six man-portable Tactical Air Navigation system to USAF

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In a move aimed at bolstering flight safety and mission effectiveness, the U.S. Air Force has signed a contract with Thales, a renowned defense technology company, to acquire six man-portable Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) systems. This collaboration marks a significant stride in equipping Air Force pilots with cutting-edge tools for ensuring successful mission outcomes.


U.S. Air Force photo by Kendahl Johnson
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