Su-33s heading to Syria will employ the SVP-24 targeting system

Izvestiya cited an anonymous Russia defense official as saying that the Su-33 carrier-borne fighter heading to Syria will be equipped with the SVP-24 targeting system that allows it to bomb targets more accurately using dumb bombs.

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33rd FW says its F-35As shot down 110 aircraft during Exercise Northern Lightning

The 33rd Fighter Wing brought 14 F-35As to Exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field Air National Guard Base. Over a period of two-weeks, the fighters score 110 kills against simulated enemy aircraft over 138 sorties.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer
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Swedish Air Force rookie pilots transitioning from SK 60 to JAS 39E face huge gap

A Swedish Air Fore Colonel warned that future student pilots selected to fly the Gripen E will face issues as there is a huge gap between the SK 60 jet trainer and the new Saab fighter in terms of capabilities.

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