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E-4B now comes under Global Strike Command

Posted on October 9, 2016October 9, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has reassigned its E-4B airborne command post from Air Combat Command to Air Force Global Strike Command.

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Lockheed Martin’s aerial photographer flew his final ejection seat flight

Posted on October 9, 2016 by alert5

After spending 33-years in the cockpits of fighter aircraft, Lockheed Martin’s aerial photographer Tom Reynolds flew his final ejection seat flight on Sept. 29 at Edwards Air Force Base.

India issues RFI for single-engine fighter

Posted on October 9, 2016October 9, 2016 by alert5

A Request For Information (RFI) has been issued by the Indian government to fighter manufacturers for a single-engine fighter that will be assembled in India.

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Philippine to acquire two military helicopters from Russia

Posted on October 9, 2016October 8, 2016 by alert5

The Manila Standard claims that a source from the Foreign Affairs Department said the Philippine government will acquire two military helicopters from Russia.

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