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First successful refueling from the KC-46’s hose and drogue system

Posted on February 13, 2016 by alert5

A F/A-18 successfully took fuel from the KC-46’s hose and drogue system on Feb. 10.

Photo credit: John Parker, Boeing

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Obama administration clears the sale of 6 F-16Ds and 2 F-16Cs to Pakistan

Posted on February 13, 2016February 13, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of six F-16Ds and two F-16C Block 52 fighters to Pakistan.

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Exercise Cope North 2016

Posted on February 13, 2016February 12, 2016 by alert5

Military aircraft from U.S., Japan, Australia, South Korea, Philippines and New Zealand are now at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam for Exercise Cope North 2016.

Exercise Cope North 16 participants pose for a group photo, Feb. 10, 2016, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Cope North 16 includes nearly 3,000 personnel from six countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable, and beneficial relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)

Russia has delivered 24 Pantsir-S1 units to Iraq

Posted on February 13, 2016February 12, 2016 by alert5

Russia has completed the delivery of 24 Pantsir-S1 air defense systems to Iraq, a source told Interfax.

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THAAD likely to be deployed in South Korea’s North Gyeongsang Province

Posted on February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 by alert5

According to Chosuniblo, South Korea and the United States have decided to deploy the THAAD air defense system at Chilgok or Daegu in North Gyeongsang Province.

Photo: Missile Defense Agency
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