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Indian Navy open to having women pilots fly its patrol aircraft

Posted on October 15, 2015 by alert5

The Indian Navy has tabled its proposal to allow women to fly its maritime surveillance aircraft.

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34th WPS launches new HC-130J weapons instructor course

Posted on October 15, 2015October 15, 2015 by alert5

The 34th Weapons Squadron will launch a new HC-130J Combat King II weapons instructor course in addition to its current HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue course.

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Russia confirmed its Su-30 made a visual I.D. of U.S. aircraft over Syria

Posted on October 15, 2015October 15, 2015 by alert5

A Russian Su-30 fighter approached U.S. military aircraft on Oct. 10 to make visual contact, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

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Saudi signs deal for 320 PAC-3 missiles

Posted on October 15, 2015October 15, 2015 by alert5

Saudi Arabia has gone ahead to sign a contract with Lockheed Martin for 320 PAC-3 missiles. The U.S. government cleared the country to buy 600 missiles in July.

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