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RCAF grounding two CC-144 Challenger jets

Posted on June 30, 2014June 30, 2014 by alert5

The Royal Canadian Air Force will ground two of its six CC-144 Challenger aircraft immediately as a cost saving measure. This will result in savings of $1.5 million per year.

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Posted in Air Force

USS John Paul Jones made history with longest surface-to-air engagement

Posted on June 30, 2014June 30, 2014 by alert5

USS John Paul Jones conducted a series of five live-fire tests from Jun. 18-20. One of the tests resulted in the longest surface-to-air engagement in naval history.
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Posted in Air Defense, Navy

Iraq negotiating with Iran to return planes that flew there

Posted on June 29, 2014 by alert5

The Washington Post reported that the Iraqi government is negotiating with Iran for aircraft that flew there during the 1991 Gulf War.

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Posted in Air Force

China reported to have offered WZ-10 to Pakistan

Posted on June 29, 2014 by alert5

Faced with an aging AH-1 attack helicopter fleet, Pakistan is looking for an affordable replacement. China is reported to have put forward its WZ-10.

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Posted in Army

RoCAF Air Rescue Group 60th anniversary commemorative video

Posted on June 28, 2014 by alert5

Posted in Air Force

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