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40th CAB returns to Middle East with only UAVs for reconnaissance missions

Posted on January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. Army’s 40th Combat Aviation Brigade returned to the Middle East four months ago but this time without the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopters.

Photo: Staff Sgt. Ian M. Kummer
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“Make in India” Ka-226T program hits roadblock

Posted on January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 by alert5

India’s plan to produce 100 Ka-226T helicopters locally has encountered turbulence as Russian Helicopters is only willing to be responsible for its own systems and components in the “Make in India” helicopter.

By Allocer (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
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Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers cannot berth at HMS Juffair

Posted on January 18, 2016 by alert5

The new Mina Salman Support Facility in Bahrain will not allow the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier to berth due to draught constraints.

See page for author [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
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Italy deploys 4 AMX and 1 Predator to Sicily

Posted on January 17, 2016January 17, 2016 by alert5

The Italian Air Force has deployed four AMX fighters to Trapani airport, Sicily over concerns with the situation in Libya. The fighters are backup by a Predator drone.

By Carlos Menendez San Juan (AMX) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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