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U.S. Marine aviation deaths hit 5-year high

Posted on September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 by alert5

This year, 18 U.S. Marines have lost their lives in aircraft mishaps so far. This figure is at a five-year high with three months to go before the end of the year.

By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Probably the closest picture yet of the KJ-500

Posted on September 7, 2015 by alert5

Elbit Systems gets contract to provide European country with UAS-based intelligence system

Posted on September 7, 2015 by alert5

A European country has given Elbit Systems around $78 million to supply an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)-based intelligence solution.

By Gerald L. Nino [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Pakistan deploys AEW aircraft to China for exercise

Posted on September 7, 2015 by alert5

The Chinese Ministry of Defense revealed that a joint exercise with Pakistan has taken place in China since Sept. 6. Pakistan deployed its fighters and airborne early warning aircraft to this exercise.

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This is the closest you can get to see the H-6K carrying a KD-20 cruise missile

Posted on September 7, 2015 by alert5