https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339632/chinese-state-media-repositions-sci-fi-space-and-air-combat-aircraft-tech-target?module=perpetual_scroll_1_RM&pgtype=article
Jan 13, 2026 - Military analyst on CCTV says frontier technologies reflect ‘expectations for future aerospace and space superiority’.
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https://fedscoop.com/air-combat-command-cto-on-five-year-unified-communications-plan/
The Air Force Air Combat Command is embarking on a five-year unified communications transformation with the hopes of getting more than 90 percent of its
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https://www.twz.com/4399/air-force-to-test-target-drone-turned-low-cost-unmanned-combat-air-vehicle
The USAF is interested to see what it can get out of a very budget oriented UCAV
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https://www.eurasiantimes.com/poland-air-force-amid-possible-transfer-of-mig-29-fighters-to-ukraine/
Poland sprung a surprise in early March by announcing that it was ready to hand over all of its 28 MiG-29 fighter jets to a US Airbase in Germany, for them to...
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https://www.airandspaceforces.com/acombatcontrollerstory/
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https://www.twz.com/air/inside-vmx-1-the-test-squadron-rewriting-the-usmcs-air-combat-playbook
VMX-1 is at the nexus of cutting-edge tech and operational employment, with a laser focus on readying the force for a high-end conflict.
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/585652/af-begins-testing-phase-for-women-in-combat-roles/
In April 2015, the Air Force will begin conducting the physical evaluations required to explore opening the last six career fields currently closed to women.,
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https://www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/armament-project-future-combat-air-system-too-big-to-fail
Differing Perceptions and High Complexity Jeopardise Success of Strategic Armament Project
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https://rethinkpriorities.org/research-area/air-safety-to-combat-global-catastrophic-biorisks/
Nov 6, 2024 - This report on air safety is a collaboration between 1Day Sooner and Rethink Priorities. The researchers explain how extending existing indoor air quality...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/worlds-only-self-flying-f-16
Dec 31, 2025 - Lockheed Martin is using a modified F-16 fighter jet to teach artificial intelligence how to fly, maneuver, and eventually fight on its own.
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https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-and-national-security-analysis/china-accelerates-air-combat-modernisation
The scope of China's recent military aviation developments indicates hastening of core PLA capability in line with stated objectives to significantly...
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https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/indian-light-combat-helicopter-prachanda/
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the induction of the new indigenously built light combat helicopter (LCH) into the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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https://www.militarytimes.com/digital-show-dailies/air-force-association/2021/09/06/four-questions-with-the-head-of-air-combat-command/
Gen. Mark Kelly talked about the service's sixth-generation fighter and plans to replace the E-3 airborne warning and control plane, better known as the AWACS.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/convention-on-the-establishment-of-the-global-combat-air-programme-gcap-international-government-organisation
An international treaty between the UK, Japan and Italy for a future combat air programme that aims to develop an innovative stealth fighter aircraft.
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https://www.airandspaceforces.com/apaches-begin-combat-strikes-in-iraq/
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3754980/air-force-exercises-two-collaborative-combat-aircraft-option-awards/
The CCA program is part of the Next Generation Air Dominance Family of Systems, which is a DAF effort to equip the force with crewed and uncrewed platforms...
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https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10854745
Our shop retails 1/48 F-104 Start Fighter (J Version) `1980 Air Combat Meet 202SQ Seacamouflage` (Plastic model) Hasegawa 07508 Military Model on the Web....
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https://www.twz.com/air/tankers-flood-airspace-off-the-california-coast-for-china-focused-air-combat-exercise
The latest Bamboo Eagle exercise reflects plans for ever-larger air combat exercises as part of preparations for a high-end fight with China.
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https://www.10percenttrue.com/
Experience thrilling air combat stories with 10 Percent True. Listen to 10 percent true pilot interviews and aircrew tales. Join 10 Percent True now!
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https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2026/u-s-marine-corps-selects-xq-58-valkyrie-drone-to-team-with-f-35s-in-future-air-combat
Northrop Grumman and Kratos win a $231.5M Marine Corps CCA deal using the XQ-58 Valkyrie to extend F-35-led airpower.
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/494149/dod-continues-aid-to-combat-wildfires-in-northwest/
Two Defense Department C-130 Hercules equipped with U.S. Forest Service Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems, or MAFFS, and under the command and control of...
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https://www.airandspaceforces.com/usaf-to-award-sikorsky-contract-for-combat-rescue-helicopter/
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https://theaviationist.com/2013/02/08/wargames-negev/
The news was kept confidential until the Israeli Air Force released some interesting details on its website but the Italian Air Force has just finished
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https://www.adventureflightco.com.au/
Adventure Flight Co offers a variety of aerial adventures such as Aerobatic Warbird Flights, Combat, Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Scenic Flights and more.
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https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/dassault-thales-controlled-defense-ai-partnership
Nov 26, 2025 - Dassault Aviation and Thales have launched a new partnership to develop AI for future crewed and uncrewed combat aircraft.
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https://www.twz.com/air/skunk-works-unveils-vectis-air-combat-drone-that-puts-a-premium-on-stealth
Lockheed's new air combat drone, targeted to fly in two years, reflects a higher-end approach compared to types the USAF has selected so far.
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https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2017/09/19/combat-controller-to-receive-air-force-cross-for-actions-during-fierce-afghan-battle/?contentFeatureId=f0fmoahPVC2AbfL-2-1-8&contentQuery=%7B%22includeSections%22%3A%22%2Fhome%22%2C%22excludeSections%22%3A%22%22%2C%22feedSize%22%3A10%2C%22feedOffset%22%3A5%7D
Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter will be the 11th Air Force Special Operations Command recipient of the Air Force Cross since the start of the wars in Iraq and...
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https://www.twz.com/air/massive-new-air-combat-exercise-underway-along-the-california-coast
Bamboo Eagle is an extension of the Air Force's Red Flag exercises that focuses on winning a fight in the vast Pacific theater.
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https://www.airandspaceforces.com/1120comm-3/
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https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/IMAGERY/igphoto/2001747007/
AMMAN, Jordan (May 11, 2017) An Air Force Combat Controller, part of the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, watches as a Jordanian UH-60 helicopter makes an...
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https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2025/breaking-news-new-era-for-polish-air-force-ready-for-combat-operations-with-f-35a-stealth-fighters
Breaking News: New Era for Polish Air Force Ready for Combat Operations with F-35A Stealth Fighters
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https://www.twz.com/31378/highly-impressive-lineup-of-chinese-air-combat-drone-types-caught-by-satellite
The display of China's most prominent operational and developmental unmanned military aircraft is another sign that Beijing is betting big on drones.
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/117135/an-air-force-veterans-story-from-combat-controller-to-paralympian/
In the blink of an eye your life can change forever.That's exactly what happened to Sean Halsted when he fell 40 feet to the ground while fast roping from a...
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https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9426181/iowa-air-national-guard-stands-up-new-133d-combat-training-squadron
Lt. Col. Kevin Taylor (right), 133d Combat Training Squadron commander, unfurls the 133d CTS guidon with Col. Joseph Witt (left), 132d Operations Group...
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4275371/around-the-air-force-reforpac-wraps-deployable-combat-wings-mapping-space/
In this week's look around the Air Force, REFORPAC 25 concludes after 30 days of exercising across the Indo-Pacific, Deployable Combat Wings reorganize forces...
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https://www.airandspaceforces.com/syria-strike-marks-combat-debut-for-jassm-er/
The April 14 (local time) US, UK, and French strike on Syrian chemical weapons research and storage facilities marked the first combat use of the AGM-158B...
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https://www.eurasiantimes.com/china-shoots-down-f-35-like-fighter-in-simulated-hypersonic/?amp
China claims to have used artificial intelligence (AI) to simulate an aerial battle involving a hypersonic aircraft travelling at Mach 11. Unexpectedly, during...
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https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/cop29-at-baku-india-urges-airshed-neighbours-to-join-hands-in-tackling-air-pollution
India calls for regional cooperation among HKH countries at COP29 in Baku to address air pollution and climate change. Discover the discussions on air quality...
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https://www.jta.org/2013/11/19/united-states/u-s-greece-poland-italy-to-join-israel-in-air-combat-exercise
The air forces of the United States, Greece, Poland and Italy will participate in an Israeli Air Force combat exercise.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20110606/164476317.html
On June 6, the launch crew arrived at the deployment site of the S-300 PS air defense system, after which the S-300 air defense unit officially went on...
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https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7410829/utah-air-national-guard-completes-joint-agile-combat-employment-exercise
Command Chief Master Sgt. Martha Castleton and Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer McLennan Pose for a photo during a joint force exercise on Sept. 8, 2022 at Dugway...
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https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2025/flash-news-israels-air-force-boosts-combat-readiness-with-three-more-us-made-f-35i-adir-stealth-fighters
Flash News: Israel's Air Force Boosts Combat Readiness with Three More US-Made F-35I Adir Stealth Fighters
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https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/x-47b-unmanned-combat-air-system-carrier-ucas/
Feb 19, 2021 - The X-47B is an unmanned combat air system carrier (UCAS) offered by Northrop Grumman for the US Navy (USN).
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https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/fcas-franco-german-spanish-combat-air-programme-really-trouble
A new European combat aircraft is still likely to emerge from a programme plagued by mismatched national positions, priorities and industrial responsibilities.
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https://www.armyrecognition.com/archives/archives-land-defense/land-defense-2018/israel-david-s-sling-air-defense-missile-system-first-combat-use
According to the Jewish News Syndicate website, new Israeli air defense missile system David's Sling was used this week for the first time in action on the
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https://www.airandspaceforces.com/combattrainingconcernslinger/
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https://www.windowscentral.com/wings-review-windows-phone-wwii-air-combat-game
The latest News,/news,,news, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Windows Central
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4155082/134th-arw-enhances-readiness-with-nuclear-operational-readiness-combat-readines/
The 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base conducted a four-day Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise and Combat Readiness Exercise,
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3908057/usaf-units-of-action-combat-wings-air-base-wings-institutional-wings-defined/
The Department of the Air Force will implement a new construct that will evolve wings into cohesive Units of Action by separating them into Combat Wings, Air...
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20130617/Russia-to-Show-Yak-130-Combat-Trainer-at-Paris-Air-Show-181705353.html
Russia will display its Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten combat trainer, Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multirole fighter and Kamov Ka-52 Hokum B attack helicopter at the...
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https://san.com/cc/the-f-47-and-the-future-of-air-combat-weapons-and-warfare/
This week on Weapons and Warfare, Ryan explores the Air Force's plans for the F-47 fighter jet and the Collaborative Combat Aircraft concept.
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https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/delhi-govt-imposes-ban-on-firecrackers-to-combat-air-pollution-will-continue-till-january-1-2025/cid/2055384
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai made the announcement and urged Delhi residents to support the government's efforts to curb air pollution
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https://www.preprints.org/manuscript/201904.0180
There is an increasing trend that Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) are employed to complete different combat missions in modern wars. This paper...
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https://www.army-technology.com/features/featuregearing-up-for-the-next-generation-of-air-combat-helicopter-4939223/
An update from Sikorsky reveals that the $1.2bn programme to replace the US Air Force's rapidly ageing HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters is progressing well. The...
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https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/research-papers/air-manoeuvre-forces-european-large-scale-combat-operations
Exploring the evolving role of air manoeuvre forces in European combat, this paper examines their utility, challenges and adaptation to modern threats.
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https://www.healthshots.com/video/nutri-bites-ep-7-3-foods-to-help-you-combat-air-pollution/
Oct 27, 2021 - Not just by popping pills but you can very well combat air pollution by eating right. We are not claiming this but top nutritionist, Janvi Chitalia is...
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https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7025129/new-jersey-air-national-guard-takes-agile-combat-employment-ace-training-mission
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Kelley, 141st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker boom operator, prepares to unload cargo from a KC-135 Jan. 21, 2022,...
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https://github.com/harfang3d/dogfight-sandbox-hg2
Air to air combat sandbox, created in Python 3 using the HARFANG 3D 2 framework. - harfang3d/dogfight-sandbox-hg2
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2099306/air-force-bmt-integrates-tactical-combat-casualty-care-course-for-all-airmen/
During the tactical combat casual care course, service members learn lifesaving skills to render basic medical aid to a trauma casualty.,
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https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/au/knowledge-center/knowledge-plus/focus-pages/future-combat-mission-system-future-combat-air-system-focus-page_255228-1238618.html
Future Combat Mission System / Future Combat Air System
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https://www.addictinggames.com/action/ninja-air-combat
Ninja Air Combat: Welcome to the first game that features Power Downs and Power Ups. Ninjas are flying through the air. Next, a giant space girl with a huge...
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/981995/combat-to-cowboy-boots-airman-uses-horses-to-spread-resiliency/
(This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series. These stories focus on individual Airmen, highlighting their Air Force story.)Growing up, she...
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/129546/f-22-raptor-ready-for-its-combat-role/
While the 27th Fighter Squadron is still figuring out the processes needed to deploy its F-22 Raptors to war, it is ready to go now. Squadron director of...
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3146566/acc-federal-laboratory-flies-combat-apps-on-f-22-with-new-open-software-stack/
The achievement is the first instance of third-party software running on a fifth-generation fighter and the first in-flight use of open-source container...
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https://www.afcea.org/signal-media/darpa-partners-cubic-defense-air-combat-evolution-program
Initiative seeks to garner trust in combat autonomy.
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https://www.myabandonware.com/game/sky-captain-flying-legion-air-combat-challenge-ln0
Remember Sky Captain: Flying Legion Air Combat Challenge (Windows), an old video game from 2004? Download it and play again on MyAbandonware.
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https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104592/combat-controllers/
Air Force Special Operations Command's combat controllers are battlefield Airmen whose mission is of a combat controller who deploys, undetected, into combat...
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https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/11/09/coast-guard-ends-search-for-combat-controller-who-fell-from-c-130-air-force-effort-switches-from-search-to-recovery/?contentFeatureId=f0fmoahPVC2AbfL-2-1-8&contentQuery=%7B%22includeSections%22%3A%22%2Fhome%22%2C%22excludeSections%22%3A%22%22%2C%22feedSize%22%3A10%2C%22feedOffset%22%3A5%7D
The Air Force has taken the lead role as the search for the airman, from the 24 Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, transitions to a recovery effort.
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https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news74827-html/
Switzerland's Federal Government will replace the Swiss Air Force's fleet of F-5 Tiger II combat aircraft, with a lower number of modern combat aircraft. The...
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https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/growing-chinese-concerns-over-japan-india-air-combat-exercise
For China, the Veer Guardian 2023 exercise comes as an ominous portent for the future
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https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/06/20/air-forces-future-stealthy-combat-drone-could-use-ai-learn.html
Kratos Defense completed its second test flight of the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial vehicle on June 11 in Yuma, Arizona.
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https://www.twz.com/air/navy-p-8-poseidon-maritime-patrol-jet-used-to-protect-the-president-in-rare-combat-air-patrol
The P-8 provided overwatch security while Trump attended a college football championship game in Miami.
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https://www.airandspaceforces.com/weapons/hc-130j/
The HC-130J is tasked with helicopter in-flight refueling support for CSAR/personnel recovery, tactical C2, and pararescue (PJ) deployment.
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https://www.airandspaceforces.com/article/usafe-holds-first-ever-combat-ammunition-production-exercise/
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https://www.eurasiantimes.com/6th-gen-fighter-jet-saudi-arabia-looks-to-join-uk-led-globa/
Global Combat Air Program: Saudi Arabia looks to join UK, Japan, and Italy in their endeavor to develop GCAP fighter aircraft
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https://www.airandspaceforces.com/miniatureairlauncheddecoyclearedforcombat/
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