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NewsJetBlue A320 crew startled by encounter with ‘unseen’ military tanker north of Venezuela
A JetBlue Airbus A320 crew reported a close encounter with a US Air Force tanker aircraft operating without an active transponder during climb-out from Curacao on 12 December, forcing the commercial flight to halt its ascent.
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In depthT-38C phase out begins as USAF flight school receives first T-7A trainer
The US Air Force’s Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command has received its first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet, marking a significant milestone in the service’s efforts to modernise pilot training and replace its ageing fleet of Northrop T-38C Talon aircraft.
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NewsAustralia awards CAE 10-year contract to deliver Future Air Mission Training System
CAE has been awarded a more than A$300 million ($200 million) contract to deliver the Royal Australian Air Force’s Future Air Mission Training System capability.
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NewsUS Air Force begins testing new radar for B-52 bomber
The US Air Force has begun evaluating a new active electronically scanned array radar system for its B-52H bomber fleet, with testing now underway at Edwards AFB following delivery of the first modified aircraft from Boeing’s San Antonio facility.
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NewsNetherlands crew demonstrates F-35A weapons loading for USAF aircraft
Netherlands air force maintainers have successfully demonstrated weapons loading procedures on a US Air Force F-35A, highlighting growing interoperability capabilities among European F-35 operators during a demonstration at Germany’s Ramstein air base.
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NewsUS lawmakers approve 84% funding cut to US Navy’s F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter
Lawmakers in Washington are supporting a Trump Administration plan to provide only minimal funding to the US Navy’s F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter programme, instead favouring the US Air Force’s F-47.
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NewsBangladesh signs LOI with Leonardo for Eurofighter Typhoon purchase
Bangladesh has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Leonardo signalling its interest in acquiring Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft.
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NewsChina, Russia conduct joint bomber patrol near Japan
Chinese H-6 and Russian Tu-95 bombers conducted a joint patrol through the strategic Miyako Strait on 9 December, prompting Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighters to scramble in response to the incursion.
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NewsCongress moves to protect E-7A Wedgetail programme from cancellation
Lawmakers in the US Congress are taking legislative action to prevent the Trump Administration from cancelling the US Air Force’s Boeing E-7A Wedgetail acquisition programme, overriding opposition from the White House, which favours space-based alternatives.
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NewsArgentina takes delivery of initial six F-16 fighters from Denmark
Argentina has received its first tranche of secondhand Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters from Denmark, marking the restoration of supersonic fighter capability for the Argentine air force after decades of restrictions following the 1982 Falklands War.
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NewsBabcock to fly L-39 trainers in support of France’s DGA and EPNER test pilot school
Babcock International has secured a contract to operate Aero Vodochody L-39 jet trainers in support of France’s EPNER test pilot school and the nation’s DGA defence procurement agency.
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NewsUS clears $1bn munitions sales to Denmark, Italy, South Korea
The US government has approved potential sales of air-launched munitions worth over $1 billion to three allied nations, with Denmark securing clearance for 200 AIM-120C-8 missiles in the largest package.
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NewsThai air force strikes Cambodian military targets amid border tensions
Royal Thai Air Force combat aircraft have struck military targets in Cambodia as border tensions between the Southeast Asian neighbours escalate, with Thailand conducting multiple missions against Cambodian forces.
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NewsChinese J-15s target Japanese F-15Js with radar lock near Okinawa
Japan has formally protested after Chinese shipborne fighters locked their radars onto Japanese F-15J aircraft during carrier operations near Okinawa, marking an escalation in regional tensions.
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NewsDamaged B-2 stealth bomber returns to frontline duty after four-year repair from landing gear collapse
B-2 tail number 89-0129 has been restored to flight status after extensive repairs to damage caused by a landing gear collapse in 2021, boosting the USAF’s limited stealth bomber capability.
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NewsRAF hails P-8A Poseidon capability after completing NATO deployment to Iceland
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has hailed the performance of its Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft after completing its biggest international deployment to date with the type.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman reveals Talon autonomous fighter design
Northrop Grumman has unveiled its Talon concept for an uncrewed fighter aircraft seemingly based on the Scaled Composites Model 437 low-cost jet.
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NewsLeonardo lands new support contract for Italian air force C-27J Spartan fleet
Leonardo has been awarded a new multi-year contract to provide continued in-service support for Italy’s 12-strong fleet of C-27J tactical transports.
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NewsUS clears Canada for $2.7bn bomb purchase
The US government has approved a potential $2.7 billion sale of bombs and guidance kits to Canada, covering thousands of munitions including 907kg (2,000lb) BLU-117 bombs and Small Diameter Bombs.
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NewsSouth Korea advances indigenous air-launched weapons
South Korea has formally launched development of a short-range air-to-air missile for its KF-21 fighter under a KRW436 billion programme, while separately awarding a KRW225 billion production contract for Cheongnam anti-tank missiles.