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• US Air Force deploys F-22 squadron to UAE
• US Air Force deploys more F-15 fighters to Poland amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
• IAI debuts its new surface-to-surface missile at Singapore Airshow
• Russian defense chief announces returning of some troops to bases after exercises near Ukraine
• New French Navy’s H160 helicopter starts flight tests
• Lockheed Martin terminates agreement to buy rocket engine maker

US Air Force deploys F-22 squadron to UAE Posted: 15 Feb 2022 09:29 AM PST The U.S. Air Combat Command announced the deployment of a contingent of 27th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptors, and Airmen assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the Raptors' mission will be to assist the UAE, one […] The post US Air Force deploys F-22 squadron to UAE first appeared on Defence Blog.

US Air Force deploys more F-15 fighters to Poland amid Russia-Ukraine tensions Posted: 15 Feb 2022 01:36 AM PST Additional eight American F-15 jets landed at a Polish airbase, Warsaw’s defense minister said on Monday. Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak tweet said: "More American F-15 fighters landed today at the base in Łask. 8 aircraft will join those that came to Poland last week. As part of the mission NATO Air Policing, we care […] The post US Air Force deploys more F-15 fighters to Poland amid Russia-Ukraine tensions first appeared on Defence Blog.

IAI debuts its new surface-to-surface missile at Singapore Airshow Posted: 15 Feb 2022 01:22 AM PST Israel Aerospace Industries debuted BLUE SPEAR (5G SSM), its newest surface-to-surface missile, at Singapore Airshow, which begins Tuesday. As noted by the Israeli defense company the system, co-developed with Singapore's leading defense company ST Engineering and marketed by joint venture company Proteus Advanced Systems, highlights the companies' superior capabilities in both naval and air defense. […] The post IAI debuts its new surface-to-surface missile at Singapore Airshow first appeared on Defence Blog.

Russian defense chief announces returning of some troops to bases after exercises near Ukraine Posted: 15 Feb 2022 01:10 AM PST On Tuesday, Russia's Defense Ministry press release announced the start of a pullback of some forces after massive drills near Ukraine that involved dozens of navy ships, hundreds of warplanes and thousands of troops. Units of the Western and Southern military districts on Tuesday will begin returning to permanent bases after completing exercises, the Interfax […] The post Russian defense chief announces returning of some troops to bases after exercises near Ukraine first appeared on Defence Blog.

New French Navy’s H160 helicopter starts flight tests Posted: 15 Feb 2022 12:54 AM PST The first H160 helicopter for the French Navy has started its flight tests, according to Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “The first H160 out of six helicopters for the Marine Nationale [French Navy] has started its flight tests ahead of entry into service for demanding SAR missions later this year," said Bruno Even. Also, […] The post New French Navy's H160 helicopter starts flight tests first appeared on Defence Blog.

Lockheed Martin terminates agreement to buy rocket engine maker Posted: 14 Feb 2022 06:44 AM PST Pentagon's No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp. says it has terminated its agreement to acquire rocket engine and missile maker Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.. Lockheed Martin says the decision to terminate the agreement follows the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit filed late last month seeking a preliminary injunction to block the acquisition. “Our planned […] The post Lockheed Martin terminates agreement to buy rocket engine maker first appeared on Defence Blog.

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