South Korea’s military was well prepared for North Korea’s launch of Hwasong-15 ICBM on Nov. 29. Six minutes after the missile lifted off, the South launched a 20-minute live-fire drill starting from 0323hrs.
Commander of USAF Thunderbirds removed from post
The commanding officer of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team, Lt. Col. Jason Heard, has been removed from his post by Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt.
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Finland to start search for medium-range air defense missile system
A senior officer with the Finnish Air Force says the service will soon start a search for a new medium-range air defense missile system that has twice the range of the NASAMS.
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Poland initiates study to replace MiG-29 and Su-22
Poland has launched a market survey for a new fighter to replace its MiG-29 and Su-22 fleet. Potential bidders must respond by Dec. 18.
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Norway’s first AW101 SAR badly damaged just days after it was delivered
The first AW101 all-weather search and rescue helicopter operated by the Royal Norwegian Air Force has been badly damaged less than a month after it was delivered to Norway.
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