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JASDF will fly more refueling missions once KC-46A is inducted

Posted on October 18, 2015 by alert5

According to Nikkei, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) will increase the number of aerail refueling missions once the Boeing KC-46A is inducted into service in fiscal 2016.

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Watch Russian Su-35s flying over Kuril Islands

Posted on October 18, 2015 by alert5

Russian Mi-24s executing low-level rocket attacks in Homs, Syria

Posted on October 18, 2015October 17, 2015 by alert5

Russia plans single unified military base in Syria

Posted on October 18, 2015October 17, 2015 by alert5

The Russian military leadership is looking into creating “a single base, which would include sea, air and land components” in Syria.

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Obama said agreement reached with Russia on avoiding air conflicts in Syria

Posted on October 17, 2015October 17, 2015 by alert5

U.S. President Obama said Moscow and Washington have reached an agreement on how to avoid any air conflicts between their military aircraft while flying over Syria.

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