Hornets undertake first NATO Swiss role

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The Swiss Air Force used a fleet of three F/A-18C/D Hornets for an unprecedented participation in a full-scale NATO tactical exercise. The participation of the traditionally neutral nation was called for by a bilateral agreement between Switzerland and the Netherlands. The Swiss Hornets flew over the North Sea out of Leeuwarden Air Base, the Netherlands, as part of a two-week integrated combat training. In addition to the Hornets, other aircraft that participated included UK Royal Air Force Tornado F.3s and Harrier GR.7s and German Navy Tornado maritime strike aircraft.

Switzerland, National Security, Military Exercises & Maneuvers, Military operations, F/A-18C/D Hornets, Hornets

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Czech T-72 version makes favorable comparisons

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VOP 25, the Czech Army upgrade center, has displayed for the first time the T-72M4 CZ, an improved variant of the T-72 main battle tank. The T-72M4 CZ, which has features such as an Allison ZTG 411-6 automatic transmission and a 1,000-horsepower CV-12 diesel engine, is equipped with a NIMDA-designed powerpack. The T-72M4 CZ has also been upgraded to be comparable with the main battle tank's third generation with its NBV-97 terrain navigation system, RF 1350VHF tactical communications system and DYNA explosive-reactor armor technology.

Czech Republic, Med & Heavy Tanks, Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing, T-72, CZ, DYNA, NBV-97, RF 1350VHF, T-72M4, ZTG 411-6

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