U.S. to withdraw Patriot from Turkey as planned
Despite the ongoing crisis in Syria, the U.S. is going ahead with a plan to withdraw its Patriot missile battery in Turkey this month.
By DoD Photo By Glenn Fawcett [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Pentagon spokeswoman Laura Seal said the personnel and equipment could be sent back to Turkey “within one week” if needed.
Source: U.S. to withdraw Patriot from Turkey as planned
Russia Today’s exclusive look at Russian forces operating out of Latakia
Source: Russia Today’s exclusive look at Russian forces operating out of Latakia
Hawaiian F-22s deploying to CENTCOM AOR on first ever operational mission
F-22s from the 15th Wing in Hawaii have deployed to the Central Command Area of Responsibility on their first operational mission.
U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco
Source: Hawaiian F-22s deploying to CENTCOM AOR on first ever operational mission
Azerbaijani Air Force tests Buk-MB
The Azerbaijani Air Force test fired its Buk-MB air defense system with Defense Minister Colonel General Zakir Hasanov reviewing the exercise.
Photos: AZERTAC
Bulgarian Air Force chief resigns then withdrew resignation, within a day
Bulgarian Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Roumen Radev submitted his resignation letter on Oct. 1. By the end of the day, Radev withdrew his resignation after speaking to Prime Minister Boiko Borissov.
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It was speculated that Radev suddenly reign after he got frustrated for not being able to push thru a program to buy new fighters for the service.
Source: Bulgarian Air Force chief resigns then withdrew resignation, within a day
KF-X scandal widens, probe started by civil affairs’ office
The South Korean government has launched a probe to investigate if the officials had lied to help Lockheed Martin secure the F-35 contract.
Photos: KAI
When Seoul choose the F-35 over the F-15SE, it was promised a series of technology transfers in order to help develop the indigenous KF-X fighter. The transfer of four important technologies have since been blocked by the U.S. government.
The investigation is being conducted by the office of the senior presidential secretary for civil affairs. Its main job is to monitor the service records of high-level officials, carry out discipline and counter corruption. Rarely does the office investigate military affairs.
Source: KF-X scandal widens, probe started by civil affairs’ office
RNZAF C-130 fleet marks 50 years of service
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) C-130 fleet has been in service since 1965 and all five aircraft have reached the 50 years milestone.
By Eugene Butler [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: RNZAF C-130 fleet marks 50 years of service
Draken International wins adversary support contract with U.S. Air Force
Draken International has secured a contract to provide adversary support to the U.S. Air Force at Nellis. The company will be using the A-4K and L-159E for this contract.
Photo courtesy by Frank Crebas
Source: Draken International wins adversary support contract with U.S. Air Force
South Korea will have a new ballistic missile with 800km range by 2017
South Korea has officially announced it is developing a new ballistic missile with a range of up to 800 km and it will be ready by 2017.
Source: South Korea will have a new ballistic missile with 800km range by 2017
USS George Washington in Peru for exercise
USS George Washington will join the Peruvian Navy for an exercise from Oct. 3-7.
By Official Navy Page from United States of America MCSN Declan Barnes/U.S. Navy [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: USS George Washington in Peru for exercise