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Russia has started creating parts for the new rail-based ICBM

Posted on May 13, 2016May 13, 2016 by alert5

TASS is reporting that parts for the new Russian rail-based ICBM system, dubbed Barguzin, are being assembled.

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Swedish diplomat says no discussion with Thailand for four more Gripen fighters

Posted on May 13, 2016May 13, 2016 by alert5

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and former Air Force chief Prajin Juntong told reporters that Bangkok is interested in getting four more Gripen fighters. Juntong made the comments after meeting Swedish ambassador Staffan Herrstrom.

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JASDF pilots will fly F-35A at Luke AFB by end of the year

Posted on May 13, 2016May 13, 2016 by alert5

Fighter pilots from Japan Air Self-Defense Force will be flying the F-35A at Luke Air Force Base by the end of the year, a Lockheed Martin official told Stars and Stripes in Tokyo.

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