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RAFs Lakenheath, Mildenhall cancel 4th of July festivities

Posted on July 3, 2015 by alert5

RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall have cancelled the 4th of July events scheduled for July 3-4 at RAF Feltwell, England due to “the most current local threat assessments.”

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By 2nd Lt. Christopher Mesnard (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/626433) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Posted in Air Force

Indonesian KC-130B developed engine problem before crash

Posted on July 3, 2015July 3, 2015 by alert5

Indonesian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshall Agus Supriatna said the KC-130B that crashed in Medan had experienced an engine trouble in one of the engines on the starboard side before going down.

TNI-AU Lockheed KC-130B Hercules (L-282) at Medan Polonia Airport
By M Radzi Desa [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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Posted in Air Force

VMFA-121 carried out first F-35B operational ordnance employment

Posted on July 3, 2015July 3, 2015 by alert5

As part of the process to declare Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the F-35B, pilots conducted the first F-35B operational ordnance expenditures from Jun. 22-26.

VMX-22 gets hands on with F-35 Lightning II
Photo By: Cpl. Owen Kimbrel
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Posted in Marines

Rada Electronic Industries receives an order for Tactical Air Surveillance Radar

Posted on July 3, 2015July 3, 2015 by alert5

RADA Electronic Industries has received an order to produce and supply a RPS-42 tactical air surveillance radar to a leading European defense contractor. The radar will be delivered later this year.

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Photo: RADA

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Posted in Air Defense, Industry

Close-up shot of the Chinese Franken-Global Hawk

Posted on July 3, 2015July 3, 2015 by alert5

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Posted in Industry, UAV

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