MC-130J Commando II arrived in Kadena
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.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexy Saltekoff
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India’s Defense Minister: ‘complications’ in Rafale negotiations
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
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.
Book Review: Beyond the Horizon: The History of AEW&C Aircraft
Harpia Publishing has published a new book covering the rare subject on airborne early warning aircraft from around the world.
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