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Monday, August 01, 2011

Russia, U.S., Canada to hold second air force anti-terror exercise

E-3A AWACSThe Russian Air Force and NORAD, the U.S. and Canadian joint air defense command will hold a second round of anti-terrorism exercises on August 8-11, the Commander in Chief of the Eastern military district, Igor Muginov said on Monday.

"The main aim of the drills is to improve the Russian Air Force's and NORAD's capabilities for fighting terrorism in the air," Muginov said.

The exercises will include AWACS (airborne early warning and control) and refueling aircraft, as well as combat aircraft, Muginov said.

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