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Airbus join hands with Boeing to fight for South Korea’s KF-X contract

Posted on January 2, 2015January 2, 2015 by alert5

In an unusual move, Airbus and Boeing are joining hands to participate in South Korea’s KF-X indigenous fighter program.
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YouTube: F-35 2014 End of Year Wrap-Up

Posted on January 1, 2015 by alert5

MC-130J Commando II arrived in Kadena

Posted on January 1, 2015January 1, 2015 by alert5

The MC-130J Commando II arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 21 for the first time. The aircraft is gradually replacing the MC-130P Combat Shadow assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group’s 17th Special Operations Squadron.

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff

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India’s Defense Minister: ‘complications’ in Rafale negotiations

Posted on January 1, 2015January 1, 2015 by alert5

India’s Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar admitted on Dec. 31 that there are ‘complications’ in the negotiations with Dassault to buy Rafale fighters.
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Exercise Iron Hand 15-2

Posted on January 1, 2015 by alert5

All U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s fighters gathered at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany recently for Exercise Iron Hand 15-2.

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