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Embraer to display KC-390 Millennium at LIMA 2025

Posted on May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 by alert5

Embraer has confirmed that it will showcase its KC-390 Millennium multi-mission medium transport aircraft at the upcoming Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025, one of the largest defense and aerospace events in the Asia-Pacific region. The exhibition, held in Malaysia, offers Embraer an important opportunity to further its presence in a competitive and rapidly evolving market.

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Japan to conduct first domestic anti-ship missile test in Hokkaido

Posted on May 15, 2025 by alert5

Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) will conduct its first domestic drill involving long-range surface-to-ship missiles between Jun. 24 and 29, as the nation seeks to bolster its ability to address maritime threats, particularly amid China’s expanding naval activities. The GSDF announced on May 13 that the exercise will be held at the missile range next to Camp Shizunai on the southern coast of Hokkaido, with nonexplosive Type 88 missiles to be fired at a target in the Pacific within a 40-kilometer radius southwest of the launch site.

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Thales expands Scorpion HMD footprint across USAF fighter fleet in new contract

Posted on May 9, 2025 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force is bringing cutting-edge helmet display technology to its veteran fighter fleet, announcing on May 7 a contract with Thales for Scorpion Helmet Mounted Display systems for active duty F-16s. This latest procurement through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) completes a multi-year effort to standardize advanced helmet displays across all service branches, having previously introduced the technology to Air National Guard and Reserve units.

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Historic first flight of restored A6M3 Zero Model 32

Posted on May 6, 2025 by alert5

After decades of painstaking restoration work, the Military Aviation Museum’s Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero took to the skies on May 5. The aircraft, flown by the museum’s chief pilot Mike Spalding, lifted off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, as a small group of museum personnel and the restoration team from Legend Flyers watched from the ground.

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Kunsan Air Base may host F-35s as F-16s move to Osan “Super Squadrons”

Posted on April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by alert5

The United States may consider deploying F-35 stealth fighter jets to Kunsan Air Base in South Korea as the U.S. Air Force continues to consolidate its F-16 fighters at Osan Air Base.