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BARS-2017

Posted on October 21, 2017 by alert5

Third iteration of the Russian and Serbian Air Force join exercise.

U.S. warship was given order to prepare for possible strike against N. Korea

Posted on October 20, 2017October 20, 2017 by alert5

Whilst on patrol in the Sea of Japan last month, a U.S. Navy warship received a warning order, or WARNO, to prepare for a possible Tomahawk cruise missile strike on North Korea, Foreign Policy disclosed on Oct. 18.

By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Thomas Lynaugh. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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F/A-18E/F’s IRST21 sensor being upgraded

Posted on October 20, 2017 by alert5

Lockheed Martin has secured two contracts from Boeing to upgrade its IRST21 sensor system for use on the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18E/F fleet.

Lockheed Martin's IRST21 sensor system is mounted in the nose of the U.S. Navy F/A-18E/Fs centerline fuel tank and uses infrared search and track technology to detect and track airborne threats. (PRNewsfoto/Lockheed Martin) — Lockheed Martin’s IRST21 sensor system is mounted in the nose of the U.S. Navy F/A-18E/Fs centerline fuel tank and uses infrared search and track technology to detect and track airborne threats. (PRNewsfoto/Lockheed Martin)

South Korean Navy wants an aviation command

Posted on October 20, 2017 by alert5

The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has laid out plans for an aviation command, Yonhap reports.

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Russian Swifts in Serbia

Posted on October 20, 2017 by alert5

Russia’s MiG-29 aerobatic team the Swifts arrived in Belgrade, Serbia on Oct. 17 to participate in celebrations to mark the liberation of Belgrade in World War II.

Photo: Serbian Armed Forces