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Presence of A-50 in Syria confirmed during Victory Day parade

Posted on May 10, 2017 by alert5

Russian forces in Syria held a Victory Day parade on May 9 at Hmeimim Air Base. The A-50 airborne early warning aircraft can be clearly seen in the video.

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Posted in Air Force

Taiwan’s former missile commander said to have been recruited by China

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by alert5

A Taiwanese Maj. General who is the current deputy commander of Matsu Defense Command is said to have been recruited to spy for China.

Patriot PAC-2 Launcher with HEMTT Display at CKS Memorial Hall Square 20140607b
By 玄史生 (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
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RMAF chief says P-3C offer from Japan never on the table

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by alert5

The Malaysian national news agency Bernama reported that Air Force chief Gen. Affendi Buang has refuted recent media reports on Japan’s transfer of P-3C maritime patrol aircraft to Malaysia.

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海上自衛隊 [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Turkey to unveil two types of indigenous air-to-air missiles for its F-16s

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by alert5

Turkey will unveil two air-to-air missiles at 13th International Defense Industry Fair. The GÖKDOĞAN and BOZDOĞAN are meant to arm the country’s F-16s.

F-16C Falcon from the Turkish Air Force
By SRA Alan Port [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Fewer restrictions for RNZAF NH90s

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by alert5

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has decided to ease the flight restrictions placed on its NH90 transport helicopter fleet following an investigation into an in-flight engine failure last month.

RNZAF NH90 flying over the Shoalwater Bay Training Area
By CPL Amanda McErlich [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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