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U.S. Navy carried out second live-firing of AARGM-ER

Posted on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 by alert5

The U.S. Navy has fired the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) for the second time on Jan. 21.

Photo: U.S. Navy

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Rafale M diverted to Malta after refueling probe accident

Posted on February 8, 2022 by alert5

A French Navy Rafale M was force to divert to Malta after running low on fuel and was unable to land back on aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.

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Japan to research on high power microwave weapons

Posted on February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 by alert5

The Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Japan intends to begin full-scale research and development on high power microwave (HPM) weapons starting from April.

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Posted on February 7, 2022February 4, 2022 by alert5

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Singapore to relocate F-16s from Luke to Fort Smith in June 2023

Posted on February 6, 2022February 6, 2022 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has held an online meeting for the public to discuss the setup of a training base for foreign military pilots at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith on Feb. 4.

A Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 425th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., takes off during RED FLAG-Alaska 14-1 May 12, 2014, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RSAF pilots flew exercise sorties with units from the U.S. Air Force and Navy. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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