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Posted on October 8, 2021September 30, 2021 by alert5

Three Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation during Bright Star 21, over northern Egypt, Sept. 16, 2021. The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Bright Star 21 occurred from Sept. 2-16, 2021, and comprised three main events: a command post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar. Bright Star builds on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Egypt to support counterterrorism, contribute to regional security, and combat violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

USMC F-35Bs made emergency landings at Hagi-Iwami Airport

Posted on October 7, 2021 by alert5

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs had to make emergency landings at Hagi-Iwami Airport in Shimane Prefecture, Japan before sunset on Oct. 5.

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Greece to arm its AH-64Ds with Spike NLOS

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 by alert5

Greece has decided to equip its AH-64D attack helicopter with the Israeli-made Spike NLOS missile.

Jerry Gunner from Lincoln, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Estonia selects Blue Spear coastal anti-ship missile system

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 by alert5

Proteus Advanced Systems Pte. Ltd., a joint venture company of IAI and ST Engineering, has secured a contract to deliver the Blue Spear coastal anti-ship missile system to the Estonian Defence Forces.

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VX-9 F/A-18F crashes in Death Valley

Posted on October 6, 2021 by alert5

A F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to VX-9 crashed in Death Valley National Park on Oct. 4. The pilot ejected and sustained minor injuries.

Service Depicted: NavyCamera Operator: CDR IAN C. ANDERSON, USN, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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