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USAF selects E-7

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has officially announced its decision to select the Boeing E-7 to replace the E-3 AWACS.

A Royal Australian air force E-7A Wedgetail departs after receiving fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, July 3, 2017. The E-7A can control the tactical battle space, providing direction for fighter aircraft, surface combatants and land based elements, as well as supporting aircraft such as tankers and intelligence platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)

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Germany wants to transfer Gepard SPAAG to Ukraine

Posted on April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 by alert5

According to a report by Spiegel, Germany intends to transfer its Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) to Ukraine.

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First Trial Kit Installation of C-130H AMP Increment 2

Posted on April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 by alert5

The first Trial Kit Installation (TKI) onto a C-130H for the Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) Increment 2 program has been completed.

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Doolittle Raiders museum proposed near Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Posted on April 26, 2022April 25, 2022 by alert5

The American Heritage Foundation hopes to build a museum near Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina to honor the Doolittle Raiders.

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Akinci engages at sea target with Teber-82

Posted on April 25, 2022 by alert5