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Dutch Chief of Defense Forces says RNLAF F-16s should bomb ISIL in Syria

Posted on July 25, 2015July 25, 2015 by alert5

The highest ranking military officer of Netherlands, Gen. Tom Middendorp, says Dutch F-16s should be bombing ISIL targets in Syria too.

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Russian Defense Ministry orders investigation into recent spate of crashes

Posted on July 25, 2015July 25, 2015 by alert5

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered an investigation into seven military aircraft crashes that occurred since June.

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Royal Air Force stands up first A400M squadron

Posted on July 25, 2015 by alert5

The Royal Air Force’s first A400M squadron is declared operational at at RAF Brize Norton with Princess Anne presenting the new standard to Number LXX (70) Squadron.

Parade to commemorate the official stand-up of LXX Sqn and the presentation of its new Standard at Royal Air Force Brize Norton on 23 Jul 15. HRH The Princess Royal was the Reviewing Officer for the Parade, with CAS as the Guest of Honour and AOC 2 Gp, the Stn Cdr, Head of Establishment (HoE) and Chaplain-in-Chief in attendance.

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Armenia upgrading its Pechora air defense system

Posted on July 25, 2015July 25, 2015 by alert5

An Armenian television company went to Charentsavan Machine Works and from the screen footage, it seems that Armenia is upgrading its Pechora (SA-3) air defense system.