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Taiwan says no plan to deploy missiles to Taiping Island

Posted on May 4, 2016May 4, 2016 by alert5

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense says Taipei has no plan to deploy surface-to-air missiles to Taiping Island in the Spratly Islands chain.

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Lack of satcom means Dutch F-16s seldom deployed over Syria

Posted on May 4, 2016May 4, 2016 by alert5

Dutch lawmakers found out during a recent trip to Jordan that RNLAF F-16s deployed to fight ISIL seldom fly over Syria as they are not equipped with satellite communication equipment.

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Indonesia will sign Su-35 deal this month

Posted on May 4, 2016May 4, 2016 by alert5

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo will visit Russia from May 19-20 during the Russia-ASEAN Summit and during that time, he will witness the signing of the deal to buy eight Sukhoi Su-35 fighters.

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Canada to decide on CC-150 replacement after new fighter is selected

Posted on May 4, 2016May 4, 2016 by alert5

The head of Royal Canadian Air Force said a replacement for the CC-150 aerial refueling tanker will only be considered after the fighter to replace the Hornet has been selected.

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VMGR-152 and VMFA-242 pair up to practice air to air refueling over Japan

Posted on May 4, 2016May 3, 2016 by alert5

Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 perform air to air refueling April 28, 2016. The units practiced both in the afternoon and at night to ensure maximum readiness in any scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)