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Russia deploys Pantsir-S1 to Arctic region

Posted on April 5, 2015April 5, 2015 by alert5

A military official told Russian radio that the Pantsir-S1 air defense system has been deployed to the Arctic region.

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VPAF delegation toured PLAAF JH-7 unit

Posted on April 5, 2015April 5, 2015 by alert5

Photos: Kienthuc
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UAE’s secret airbase

Posted on April 4, 2015April 4, 2015 by alert5

A secret airbase has emerged from the deserts in UAE, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. Aviation Week has more.

Credit: Google Earth

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Remaining Swedish experts on JAS-39 to leave Czech Republic

Posted on April 4, 2015April 4, 2015 by alert5

To help Czech Republic induct the Gripen into service, Sweden sent a group of pilots and mechanics to help the former setup shop in 2005. After ten years, the last batch of experts will depart this September.

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Upgraded Ka-27 ready for transfer to Russian Navy

Posted on April 4, 2015April 4, 2015 by alert5

Russian Helicopters Holding Company says the company is ready to deliver the first upgraded Ka-27 helicopter to the Russian Navy.

By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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