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Taiwan to unveil new mobile short-range air defense system on Oct. 10

Posted on September 22, 2021 by alert5

UDN reports that Taiwan is preparing to publicly unveil the Lieh-Sun or Hunt Falcon mobile short-range air defense system during the National Day parade on Oct. 10.

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AFRL video shows Skyborg testing on UTAP-22 with Navy markings

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 by alert5

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RQ-4B now flying operational missions with MS-177

Posted on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has started flying operational missions with the Collins Aerospace’s MS-177 multi-spectral imaging (MSI) sensor on the RQ-4B Block 30 aircraft.

Photo: Northrop Grumman

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Black Eagles perform over Kunsan for the first time

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by alert5

The Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles performed owe Kunsan Air Base, South Korea for the first time on Sept. 9.

Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagle maintainers watch as eight Black Eagle T-50 aircraft prepare to take-off for an aerial demonstration at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 9, 2021. The team is comprised of nine pilots, 30 maintenance crew members and six assistant crew members. Each of whom play a critical role in ensuring each airshow is successful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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USN T-45 crashes into homes outside Forth Worth

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by alert5

A U.S. Navy T-45 advanced jet trainer from TW-2 crashed into homes in Lake Worth, Texas on Sept. 19. The student pilot and instructor both ejected and are receiving medical treatment.

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