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Ukraine’s plan to test fire missiles near Crimea upsets Russia

Posted on November 30, 2016November 29, 2016 by alert5

Russia’s aviation agency Rosaviatsia says Ukraine has issued a notice that it will test fire missiles near Crimea and the city of Simferopol on Dec. 1 and 2. Moscow summoned the Ukrainian defense attache to hand over a protest note.

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Tunisia admits U.S. drones are patrolling along its border with Libya

Posted on November 30, 2016November 29, 2016 by alert5

The United States has been flying its drones along the Tunisian-Libyan border to ward of attacks by Islamic State, Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi disclosed on television on Nov. 24.

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Belarus takes delivery of six Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters

Posted on November 30, 2016November 29, 2016 by alert5

Russian Helicopters delivered six Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters to the 50th air base of the Belarusian Air Force and Air Defense Command on Nov. 28.

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Russian patent for hypersonic weapon

Posted on November 30, 2016November 29, 2016 by alert5

This patent, issued by the Russian Federal Service on Intellectual Property to NPO Mashinostroyeniya, describes how a hypersonic weapon can be configured to hit land and surface targets. Hit the link below for the patent.

Japan’s first F-35A has arrive at Luke AFB

Posted on November 30, 2016November 29, 2016 by alert5

Japan’s first F-35A has arrived at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona on Nov. 28. The brief statement said the jet was received by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on Nov. 17.