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HH-60W Jolly Green II’s first aerial refueling

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by alert5

The HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter carried out its first aerial refueling on Aug. 5 by connecting with a HC-130J tanker over southern Alabama.

An HH-60W Jolly Green II connected with a HC-130J tanker for its first ever aerial refueling over southern Alabama Aug. 5, 2020. The Air Force’s new combat search and rescue helicopter is currently undergoing developmental and operational testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tristan McIntire)

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Yokota-based CV-22 in Philippine Sea to train aboard USS America

Posted on August 11, 2020 by alert5

200806-N-NJ919-1113 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft attached to the Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to maintain security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

China sends J-10s and J-11s across middle line of Taiwan Strait as U.S. Health Secretary starts Taiwan visit

Posted on August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 by alert5

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has issued a press statement at 14:15hrs today saying that China had sent multiple J-10 and J-11 fighters across the middle line of the Taiwan Strait from 09:00 local time this morning.

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USAF C-17 delivers humanitarian aid to Lebanon

Posted on August 10, 2020 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force C-17 delivered pallets of food and water to Beirut, Lebanon on Aug. 7 after a huge explosion at a local warehouse devastates the city.

South Korea’s 2021-2025 defense blueprint reveals plan for light aircraft carrier and indigenous Iron Dome system

Posted on August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 by alert5

South Korea’s Ministry of Defense has revealed its 2021-2025 mid-term defense blueprint today. The ministry says it will start the process to acquire a light aircraft carrier from next year and to develop an indigenous Iron Dome missile interceptor system.

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