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Philippines to buy three ELM-2288 radars

Posted on February 9, 2016February 8, 2016 by alert5

The Philippine government has confirmed to Jane’s that a contract was awarded to Elta Systems for three ELM-2288 air defense radars.

Photo: IAI
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South Korea and U.S. to begin formal talks on THAAD

Posted on February 8, 2016February 8, 2016 by alert5

North Korea’s launch of a satellite on Feb. 7 has prompted Seoul and Washington to start formal talks to deploy the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) in South Korea.

Photo: Missile Defense Agency
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China bought Su-35S to compare it with the J-11

Posted on February 8, 2016 by alert5

A report from Carnegie Moscow Center said China bought the Su-35S so that it can compare it to its J-11 series.

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Singapore delays the launch of its aerostat

Posted on February 8, 2016February 8, 2016 by alert5

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has delayed the launch of its aerostat as the manufacturer TCOM was not able to service’s safety and operational requirements.

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Deck landing qualifications for VMM-265 (Rein.) as Bonhomme Richard ARG starts spring patrol

Posted on February 8, 2016February 8, 2016 by alert5

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Feb. 6, 2016. The Marines of VMM-265 (Rein.), 31st MEU, were conducting deck landing qualifications with the various aircraft of the 31st MEU's aviation combat element. The 31st MEU is currently embarked on the ships of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group on their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Zachary Dyer) — A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Feb. 6, 2016. The Marines of VMM-265 (Rein.), 31st MEU, were conducting deck landing qualifications with the various aircraft of the 31st MEU’s aviation combat element. The 31st MEU is currently embarked on the ships of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group on their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Zachary Dyer)