November 29, 2020 Military Aviation News

RAF fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian military aircraft over North Sea

11/29/2020

The Typhoons were launched from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland after two Russian Tu-142 Bear F planes were detected near UK airspace on Saturday morning. The RAF said the Russian aircraft are used for anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol - and it is "essential" their movements are "carefully monitored" when operating so close to the UK.

Aircraft carrier sent to Gulf ‘as cover for troops leaving Iraq & Afghanistan’ after killing of Iran nuke scientist

11/29/2020

The 101,600 ton warship arrives in a region on the brink of a new crisis as Tehran accused Israel of assassinating Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. US Navy officials have however insisted the deployment is not related to any "specific threats" in the region. It was also claimed the carrier's arrival is to cover for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.

After $23B Deal With US, Boeing Eyes India & Middle-East As Potential Customers For F-15EX Heavyweight Fighters

11/29/2020

US manufacturer Boeing is likely to export a considerable number of F-15 EX heavyweight fighter jets to countries such as Israel, India, and Qatar. The company had in July entered into a deal with the US Air Force, as part of which Boeing could build as many as more than 200 Boeing F-15 EX aircraft worth approximately $23 billion.

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