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MC-130Js from the 17th Special Operations Squadron came together to fly the first five-ship formation flight in the Pacific region on Feb. 17.
U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Peter Reft
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Speaking at a press conference for Juniper Cobra 2016, commander of Israel’s Air Defense Forces assured reporters that the Russian military now deployed to Syria is not a threat.
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A Royal Malaysian Air Force CN235 made an emergency landing along the coastline in Kuala Selangor at 8:50 a.m. local time today. All eight on board were reported safe. The aircraft took off from Subang airbase. Tail number is reported to be M44-07.
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Photo: KAS
U.S. Senator John McCain has vowed to block the U.S. Air Force’s Long Range Strike-Bomber (LRS-B) program as it uses a cost-plus contract for procurement.
The first Italian Air Force HH-101A helicopter has entered service at Cervia Air Base. Italy ordered 20 helicopters for personnel recovery, special forces missions as well as search and rescue duties.
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Photo: Finmeccanica