RUSSIA – MiG-29K fighters go on combat duty on Russian Arctic archipelago for first time
The experimental combat duty increases the zone of controlled airspace over the Northern Sea Route, according to the Northern Fleet’s press office.

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B-1B bomber of the US Air Force currently based at Ørland Main Air Station conducted a flight to Poland and landed at Powidz Air Base, where it refueled with engines running, then took off and returned to Norway.

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BELARUS –Firing of heat decoys by an Ilyushin Il-76MD.

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Iran and Russia have extended a comprehensive agreement until March 2026. The countries have deepened cooperation and mutual development, rejecting the unilateral sanctions imposed by hegemonic powers and U.S. interference in their internal affairs.

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IDF and Ministry of Defense release for publication a new 120mm laser-guided mortar. The shell will allow accurate firing capability and reduce collateral damage.

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Russia offers modern fighter jets to complement Turkey’s S-400 air defense systems


Russian media Friday, reported that Russia is ready for negotiations with Turkey on the possible delivery of Su-35 and Su-57 fighter aircraft, if it receives the corresponding request.

Russia hopes to build on its success following a controversial contract tosupply S-400 air defense systems to Turkey.

“As for Ankara’s potential plans of purchasing Russian Su-35 and Su-57 fighters, it should be noted that the Turkish side has been informed about their technical specifications in full. If there is a request from Turkey for these planes, we are ready for negotiations on this issue,” the Spokesperson for Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation Valeria Reshetnikova said on Friday.

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#ICYMI A pair of @usairforce B-52s flew a mission across the Middle East Mar. 7 to deter aggression & reassure partners of the U.S. commitment to security in the region. Temporary long-range bomber missions into the region date back to 2015. This was the 4th BTF mission in '21.

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#Soldiers with the 1185th Deployment and Distribution Support Battalion show us how it's done at the Obstacle Course at Camp Beuhring, Kuwait. That's #WhoWeARCENT 💪

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If you're interested in Egypt military developments close to the Libya border (50 km), Habata Airport (31.10772, 25.45258) should definitely be on your watchlist.

Over 2019 and the first half of 2020, the air base was clearly refurbished, and new aprons were added.

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Google Earth recently added a 🛰️ image of Habata Airport, located in Egypt, 50 km from Libya, the first image since the completion of runway 16R/34L in its current form, taken 18 Jan 2021.

The image shows 9 fighter jets - I think these are 6x MiG-29 and 3x Dassault Rafale.

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IRAQ: Footage released by Iran backed groups today shows a US logistics convoy being hit by an IED South East of Baghdad on March 3rd.

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#Syria: The jihadi faction 'Ansar Abu Bakr al-Siddiq' has released footage of an #IED detonation during the Turkish military convoy movement in #Idlib province.

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GREECE – A group of F-15 fighters of the Royal Saudi Air Force arrived in the eastern European country, the day before to participate in modern maneuvers with local colleagues over the Mediterranean Sea.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has previously expressed dissatisfaction with Riyadh's actions in cooperation with Athens, Ankara's regional adversary.

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