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French Mirage 2000 off the starboard side of a B-52

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For the first time, the B-52 is participating in the French-led exercise Serpentex in the Mediterranean. Joint terminal attack controllers from 12 partner countries will learn how to identify targets and use that data to call in air strikes from nearby French and American aircraft.

A French Air Force Mirage 2000 holds station off the wing of a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress in the skies over Northern France, March 1, 2016. The B-52 participated in an ad hoc friendly intercept during its flight to Norway for NATO exercise Cold Response 16. Friendly intercepts like these are often used as a training opportunity for both parties, and improve the coordination between military units. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/)
A French Air Force Mirage 2000 holds station off the wing of a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress in the skies over Northern France, March 1, 2016. The B-52 participated in an ad hoc friendly intercept during its flight to Norway for NATO exercise Cold Response 16. Friendly intercepts like these are often used as a training opportunity for both parties, and improve the coordination between military units. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/)

Delivery of S-300 to Iran delayed after Israel told Russia that Iran supplied Pantsir-S1 to Hezbollah

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Kuwaiti daily Al Jarida reported on Mar. 6 that Russia has suspended the delivery of the S-300 air defense system to Iran after getting evidence from Israel that Iran had diverted teh Pantsir-S1 air defense system to Hezbollah.

Будни авиагруппы ВКС РФ на аэродроме «Хмеймим» (Сирийская Арабская Республика) (54)
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