France has successfully test-fired a version of the M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on Sept. 30 from a test site in Biscarrosse.
USAF HH-60Gs, HC-130s deployed to southeast Turkey
The U.S. Air Force has deployed a number of HH-60Gs and HC-130s at Diyarbakir Air Base in southeast Turkey.
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RN’s AW159 in joint training exercise with South African submarine
Royal Navy warships HMS Lancaster and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel RFA Gold Rover are in South Africa last week for a joint training exercise with South African Navy Type 209 submarine SAS Queen Modjadji.

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Bulgaria to amend legislation to allow NATO to patrol its airspace
Bulgaria has tabled a draft amendment to the Law on Defense and Armed Forces to enhance NATO’s role in helping patrol its airspace.
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VMFAT-101 brought their F/A-18B/C/Ds to MCAS Beaufort for training
VMFAT-101 brought fifteen of their F/A-18s to MCAS Beaufort from MCAS Miramar as the base in the West Coast is busy with an airshow and a weapons and tactics instructor’s course.

Photos: Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy
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