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Japan to bid for Malaysia air defense radar contract

Posted on June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 by alert5

The Royal Malaysian Air Force is seeking to buy one unit of 3D long-range air defense radar and Sankei news says the Japanese government intends to participates in the bidding process.

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Six years after canceling contract, Canada to buy radars from Thales again

Posted on June 19, 2021 by alert5

The Canadian government has awarded two contracts worth a total of $149 million to Thales Canada for three tactical control radars.

Photo: Canada Department of National Defence
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Australia grounds MRH-90 fleet

Posted on June 19, 2021 by alert5

Australia has grounded its MRH-90 transport helicopter fleet as a safety precaution, ABC news reports.

Jeff Gilbert (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons

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B-52 re-engining program will require $11 billion

Posted on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has revised upwards the money required to re-engine the B-52H bomber. The program will now cost $11 billion.

U.S. Air Force Airmen repair a B-52H Stratofortress engine during a Bomber Task Force deployment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 25, 2021. The B-52H Stratofortress and B-2 Spirit can deliver large payloads of precision nuclear or conventional ordnance over long distances, and provide the ability to rapidly project military power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovante Johnson)

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Carl Vinson Strike Group arrives off Hawaii

Posted on June 18, 2021 by alert5

Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 is now operating off Hawaii, the U.S. Navy announced on Jun. 17.

210613-N-GW654-1369 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2021) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean, June 13. Vinson is currently underway conducting routine maritime operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Olympia O. McCoy)

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