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Russian Su-25s dropped 6,000 bombs in Syria

Posted on March 17, 2016March 17, 2016 by alert5

The commander Russia’s Southern Military District said the Su-25 attack jets deployed to Syria flew more than 1,600 sorties and dropped around 6,000 bombs in the process.

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Skunk Works head said USN should select flying wing design for MQ-25

Posted on March 17, 2016March 17, 2016 by alert5

The executive vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Advanced Development Programs (ADP) a.k.a Skunk Works said the U.S. Navy should pick a flying wing design from the start for the MQ-25 program.

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S-400 to remain in Syria

Posted on March 17, 2016March 16, 2016 by alert5

Chairperson of Russia’s Federation Council’s Committee on Defense and Security Viktor Ozerov said the S-400 air defense system deployed in Syria will remain for sometime to come.

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Changi airport now has a bunker large enough to fit a G550

Posted on March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 by alert5

If you happen to be flying into Changi International Airport, Singapore on runway 02L and you’re seated on the port side of the passenger plane, look outside the window just as the pilot flares for touch down and you’ll see a large bunker just beyond the airport perimeter.