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Norwegian test pilot shares his experience on dogfighting in the F-35A

Posted on March 2, 2016March 1, 2016 by alert5

The first Norwegian pilot to fly the F-35A has shared his experience on flying Basic Fighter Maneuvers against the F-16.

Graphic: Norwegian Air Force
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USAF UH-1 makes an emergency landing in Japan

Posted on March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force UH-1, #96645, assigned to 459th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan was forced to make a precautionary landing at Chofu airport on Feb. 29.

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Almaz-Antey will deliver five S-400 regiments this year

Posted on March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 by alert5

Almaz-Antey will deliver five S-400 air defense regiments to the Russian Defense Ministry this year. CEO of the company said the devliery is ahead of schedule.

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Senior military officer killed in Pakistani Mi-17 crash

Posted on March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 by alert5

A Pakistani senior military officer was killed when the Mi-17 helicopter he was in crashed during a night training mission in northern Pakistan on Feb. 29.

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