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UAV crash reveals presence of Wing Loong in Pakistan

Posted on June 20, 2016June 20, 2016 by alert5

The Pakistan Air Force says it lost a unmanned aerial vehicle in Mianwali district on Jun. 18. Close examination of the wreckage reveals it as a Chinese-made Wing Loong.

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PKK might have up to 50 MANPADS

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

Classified police reports seen by Turkish daily Cumhuriyet said the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) might have up to 50 Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) in its possession.

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Strategic Weapons System Ashore facility completed

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

The Strategic Weapons System Ashore (SWS Ashore) facility at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 25 has been completed, Space Florida announced on Jun. 16.

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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)