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Polish and U.S. F-16s practice CAP while connected to common datalink network

Posted on October 18, 2019October 17, 2019 by alert5

During exercise Nickel Strike last month, USAF F-16s from the 555th Fighter Squadron practice flying mixed formation defensive combat air patrols with Polish F-16s.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 12, 2019. The F-16 is a multirole fighter capable of multiple mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tory Cusimano)

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Dream Chaser to undergo final assembly

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by alert5

The first Dream Chaser cargo spacecraft to go into space has been delivered to Sierra Nevada Corporation for final assembly and testing.

Photo: SNC

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Memorial to honor American and Ukrainian pilots killed in Su-27 crash

Posted on October 17, 2019 by alert5

A memorial has been dedicated to the late Lt. Col. Seth “Jethro” Nehring from the United States and Col. Ivan Petrenko from Ukraine.

Photo: U.S. Embassy in Kyiv
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Bulgaria keen to acquire T-50, set up assembly line

Posted on October 17, 2019 by alert5

News reports say Bulgaria’s deputy prime minister and defense minister has floated the idea of buying the KAI T-50 and set up an assembly line for the aircraft locally.

A crew member from the Republic of Korea Air Force’s 53d Air Demonstration Group Black Eagles, directs a pilot upon arrival Sept. 18, 2019, at Osan Air Base, ROK. The T-50 Golden Eagle aerobatic team will headline Osan’s Air Power Day, Sept. 21. The event celebrates the US-ROK alliance and features aerial performances, static displays and a multitude of festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Nash)

F-15s, Apaches carried out ‘show of force’ to deter Turkish militia in Syria

Posted on October 17, 2019 by alert5

U.S. F-15s and Apache attack helicopters carried out a ‘show of force’ near Ayn Issa, Syria after Turkish militia came close to a U.S. base, threatening troops there.