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Turkmenistan’s President flew in the M-346FA

Posted on August 4, 2021 by alert5

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov flew the M-346FA on Aug. 1.

USAF conducts wind tunnel testing of directed energy system turret

Posted on August 3, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has carried out wind tunnel testing of directed energy system turret earlier this year.

A directed energy (DE) system turret is positioned on a sting in the 4-foot transonic wind tunnel at Arnold Air Force Base for testing by the Aerodynamics Test Branch of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, March 5, 2021. Aero-optical wind tunnel testing of a DE system is a new capability for AEDC. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Jill Pickett)(The appearance of a glow from a laser was simulated for this photo.)

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Japan to deploy missile units to Ishigaki Island next year

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 by alert5

The Yomiuri reports that the Japan Ministry of Defense intends to deploy anti-ship and anti-air missile units to Ishigaki Island next year.

Photo Credit: Drew Hamilton

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British Carrier Strike Group to conduct joint training with Australia, Japan and U.S. forces this week

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 by alert5

Japan’s FNN television station reports that the British Carrier Strike Group will conduct joint training exercises with Australian, Japanese, and U.S. forces this week.

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KAI says Thailand has ordered another two T-50TH trainers

Posted on August 3, 2021 by alert5

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) reported on Aug. 2 that it has secured an order from Thailand for two T-50TH advanced jet trainers.

Photo: RTAF

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