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Japan’s new Aegis ships can only be on duty 126 days a year

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by alert5

The Asahi has disclosed that the two new Aegis warships that Japan plans to build as the alternative to land-base Aegis Ashore sites are only able to be on station to defend the country for up to 126 days a year.

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495th Fighter Squadron will be called the “Valkyries”

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by alert5

The 48th Fighter Wing has decided that the 495th Fighter Squadron will be called the “Valkyries.”

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Taiwan’s first female S-70C ASW helicopter pilot

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by alert5

Captain Hsü Hsiu Ch’ing is Taiwan’s first woman S-70C anti-submarine helicopter pilot.

JASDF, USAF personnel practice hot refuel of F-16 at Northwest Field, Guam

Posted on February 16, 2021 by alert5

U.S. Air Force and Koku-Jieitai participants of exercise Cope North 21 conduct a hot refuel of F-16 Fighting Falcons while participating in an agile combat employment scenario at Northwest Field, Guam during exercise Cope North 21 Feb. 15, 2021. Engagements incorporating ACE concepts in “less than optimal environments” improve interoperability among our forces and help allies and partners increase their capabilities, creating the greatest possible opportunity for long-term advancement of our combined interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan)

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Vietnam buys 12 L-39NG aircraft

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by alert5

Vietnam’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Czech’s OMNIPOL for 12 L-39NG aircraft.

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