A rare TU-2S recently returned to service after a nearly three-year repair odyssey. Aircraft 1078 suffered a wingtip damage in a April 2021 accident, grounding the plane and posing a unique challenge. Typically, U-2s undergo Program Depot-Level Maintenance (PDM) at a specialized facility in Palmdale, California. However, the damage to 1078 prevented its transport.
Day: March 24, 2024
Saab gears up for Next-Gen Fighter with Swedish defense contract
Swedish defense and security company Saab has secured a contract to develop concepts for the next generation of fighter jets for the Swedish Air Force. The contract, awarded by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), covers a two-year period from 2024 to 2025.
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Japan to develop next-generation jet trainer with U.S.
Japan and the United States are in discussions to co-develop a new trainer aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), according to Mainichi News. This would mark the first collaborative effort between the two nations for a trainer platform.
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