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NewsAmerican indicted for obtaining F-4 parts for Iran
The US government has indicted a California businessman for allegedly attempting to supply components for the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom to Iran.
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NewsMerlin launches aerial testing on KC-135 autonomous flight system
The autonomous flight start-up reveals it has completed three evaluation flights with the US Air National Guard, and hopes to conduct an in-flight demonstration of its autonomous Merlin Pilot system during 2025.
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NewsPanavia’s Cold War-stalwart Tornado turns 50
Mid-August brought the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Panavia Tornado – a Cold War-era stalwart which remains in service with a trio of nations.
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NewsSouth Korea reduces Indonesia’s KF-21 financial commitment
South Korea will reduce Indonesia’s funding commitment on the joint KF-21/IF-X fighter programme, removing a long-running irritant between the two partners.
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NewsRussia unveils Yak-130M light-attack aircraft development
Yakovlev has unveiled a modernised variant of its Yak-130 advanced jet trainer, with the enhanced platform to be capable of performing light-attack missions.
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NewsUSAF can no longer count on overseas bases for power projection
Top service leaders within the US Air Force say forward air bases can no longer be counted upon as sanctuaries for US forces in the era of modern conflict, and recently completed military exercises aimed to test new methods of generating combat sorties.
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AnalysisAffinity boss looks to build on UK military training pedigree
Affinity Flying Training Services is looking to extend its support for military aircrew instruction in the UK and for potential international customers.
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NewsUS government clears possible Israeli F-15IA sale
The US government has cleared the possible sale of 50 new Boeing F-15IA fighters to Israel, as well as 25 upgrade kits for legacy F-15Is.
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NewsCanada begins construction of new quick reaction air base for F-35s
The new quick reaction alert facility at CFB Bagotville in Quebec will support the future deployment of Canada’s forthcoming Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters in support of North American airspace defence missions.
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In depthUkraine pursues retired NATO fighter pilots to fly new F-16 fleet
The government of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has informed US legislators that it will seek to recruit retired NATO fighter pilots to supplement the country’s air force, which recently began operating donated Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsPentagon orders stealth fighter-equipped aircraft carrier to Middle East
The deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln to the Middle East will add a squadron of sea-based Lockheed Martin F-35C stealth fighters and three squadrons of Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighters to the existing USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group already in the region.
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NewsLockheed hands first C-130J to RNZAF
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first of five C-130J tactical transports to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
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NewsPLAAF fighter drops flares in path of Philippine air force NC212i
Manila has condemned the unsafe intercept by a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) fighter of a Philippine air force aircraft over Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
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NewsUSAF formalises E-7A prototype contract with Boeing
The US Air Force has formalised a $2.6 billion contract with Boeing for a pair of E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) prototypes.
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NewsQinetiq lands 10-year aerial training services deal with German military
Germany has awarded Qinetiq an Aerial Training Services contract to support its armed forces by operating a fleet of two turboprop-powered types.
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NewsSwedish air force chief awaits ‘political decision’ on future airlifter
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
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NewsUSAF crew faulted for Ellsworth B-1B crash
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
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NewsGreece to acquire up to 40 F-35s
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
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NewsUS, Canadian fighters intercept Russian and Chinese bombers off Alaska
The joint North American Aerospace Defense Command dispatched fighter aircraft from both the USA and Canada on 24 July to intercept a combined flight of bombers from Russia and China operating in international airspace around Alaska.
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NewsUK reveals progress on next-generation fighter demonstrator, as build work advances
BAE Systems has detailed its progress in producing a supersonic demonstrator in support of the UK’s Future Combat Air System activity, with its critical design review completed and build work advancing.