News of June 20, 2008
Korea, U.S. join forces for Exercise Max Thunder
Posted at: Fri Jun 20th, 2008 | Source: AFPN
KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AFPN) -- Airmen and aircraft from units across the Pacific Air Forces descended June 16 to participate in Exercise Max Thunder here.
Hosted by Kunsan Air Base officials, Max Thunder is a bi-lateral training exercise intended to increase interoperability ...
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3-D imaging to help A-10 integrate latest weapons
Posted at: Fri Jun 20th, 2008 | Source: afmc.af.mil
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The A-10C Thunderbolt II is undergoing state-of-the-art 3-D measurement here through June 20 to help the close-air support aircraft carry the latest in smart weapons technology.
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Four Russian strategic bombers patrol Arctic, Atlantic oceans
Posted at: Fri Jun 20th, 2008 | Source: RIA Novosti
MOSCOW, June 20 (RIA Novosti) - Four Russian strategic bombers are carrying out a routine patrol over remote areas of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, a Russian Air Force spokesman said on Friday.
"Two Tu-95MS Bear and two Tu-22M3 Backfire strategic bombers based at Engels airfield in...
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India, Russia develop airborne supersonic cruise missile
Posted at: Fri Jun 20th, 2008 | Source: RIA Novosti
NEW DELHI, June 20 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian-Indian BrahMos Aerospace joint venture has finished the development of the airborne version of an advanced supersonic missile, the company's managing director has said.
Established in 1998, BrahMos Aerospace designs, produces, and market...
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