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Russian military observers Ørland air base, saw Norway’s F-35

Posted on December 16, 2017 by alert5

Three Russian military observers were allowed into Norway’s Ørland air base and see the newly-arrived F-35.

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Photo: Forsvaret
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Posted in Air Force

Russia is working on VTOL fighter to replace MiG-29, Su-33

Posted on December 16, 2017 by alert5

Russia’s Deputy Minister of Defense Yuri Borisov was quoted by Zvezda last month that Russia is working on a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft that will replace the MiG-29 and Su-33.

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By Alf van Beem (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Posted in Industry

U.S. reported to be asking for $1.62 billion to upgrade HAF’s F-16s

Posted on December 16, 2017December 16, 2017 by alert5

Greek daily Kathimerini reports that Washington is asking Athens to pay $1.62 billion in order to upgrade 85 F-16s to Block 70 standard.

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Tim Felce [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Posted in Air Force

USAF’s last operational KB-50J is moving to a new home

Posted on December 16, 2017December 15, 2017 by alert5

Folks over at Warbird News says the KB-50J Superfortress, #49-0389, on display at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida is being dismantled for a long road trip to the Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover, Delaware.

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By Valder137 [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Posted in Heritage

U.S. to supply Lebanon with 6 MD 530Gs, 6 Scan Eagles

Posted on December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 by alert5

Washington will provide Lebanon with six MD 530G attack helicopters and six Scan Eagles under the Pentagon’s “Building Partner Capacity” program.

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Photo: MD Helicopters
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Posted in Industry, UAV

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