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Argentina mulls Mirage F1, 2000 from France

Posted on June 19, 2016June 19, 2016 by alert5

Argentina’s Defense Minister Julio Martinez told La Nacion during his trip to France that he is negotiating with Paris for the purchase of 12 Mirage F1 and 2000 fighters.

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Two USN rear admirals who flew together as A-6 crew brought their carriers to China’s doorstep

Posted on June 19, 2016June 19, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. Navy picked the Philippine Sea as the location to conduct dual aircraft carrier strike group operations on Jun. 18.

160618-N-OI810-808 PHILLIPINE SEA (June 18, 2016) - The Nimitz-class Aircraft carriers USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conduct dual aircraft carrier strike group operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. The operations mark the U.S. Navy’s continued presence throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released) — 160618-N-OI810-808 PHILLIPINE SEA (June 18, 2016) – The Nimitz-class Aircraft carriers USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conduct dual aircraft carrier strike group operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. The operations mark the U.S. Navy’s continued presence throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

New Marine One ready for first flight next year

Posted on June 19, 2016June 19, 2016 by alert5

Sikorsky is on schedule to fly the new VH-92A Marine One helicopter by spring of 2017, the officer in charge of the presidential helicopters program office disclosed.

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Norway plans to buy new maritime patrol aircraft and long-range air defense system

Posted on June 19, 2016June 19, 2016 by alert5

A whitepaper describing the Long Term Plan for the Norwegian Armed Forces for the years 2017-2020 has been published by the Norwegian government. The plan calls for the acquisition of new maritime patrol aircraft and a long-range air defense system to complement the current NASAMS 2.

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F/A-18s tried to stop Russian Su-34s from bombing U.S.-back Syrian rebels

Posted on June 19, 2016June 19, 2016 by alert5

U.S.-backed Syrian rebels stationed near the border with Jordan was pounded by a pair of Russian Su-34 fighters last week. The Pentagon quickly diverted two F/A-18s to the scene to stop the air strikes but the Russians resume their bombing once the jets left for refueling.

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