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PLAAF J-7s, J-10s in Pakistan for exercise

Posted on May 26, 2014May 26, 2014 by alert5

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) deployed its J-7 and J-10 fighters to Pakistan for Exercise Shaheen-III recently. A photo of a joint formation flight can be found in the source.
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Photos: PLAAF aircraft carried out road runway exercise

Posted on May 25, 2014May 25, 2014 by alert5

PLAAF Su-27UBK, Z-9 and Y-7 carried out a road runway exercise on S82 Zhengmin expressway in Kaifeng, Henan province around 11 a.m. this morning.

Czech Gripen deployment to Iceland could be longer than plan

Posted on May 25, 2014 by alert5

The Czech Air Force has been asked by NATO to extend their deployment period for their upcoming air policing mission to Iceland.

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CO of DDG-110 responsible for fatal MH-60S accident

Posted on May 25, 2014May 25, 2014 by alert5

Two crew members on board a U.S. Navy MH-60S on USS William P. Lawrence were killed when their helicopter was swept overboard by waves last September in the Red Sea. The investigation board blamed the commanding officer of the warship for the accident.
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PLAAF Su-27s intercept JSDF aircraft for first time

Posted on May 25, 2014May 25, 2014 by alert5

Japanese military aircraft flying over the East China Sea have been intercepted by PLAAF fighters for the first time on May 24.

Photo: JSDF
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