Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, has denied media reports that the recently retired MIM-23 HAWK ground-base air defense missile system will be going to Ukraine via the United States.
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141st Air Refueling Wing to conduct first-of-its-kind air refueling training in Thailand
Leaders from the Royal Thai Air Force and the Washington Air National Guard have concluded a pivotal planning conference, laying the groundwork for a historic engagement in the Kingdom of Thailand later this year. The focus of this much-anticipated exercise will be a first-of-its-kind air refueling training conducted by the Washington Air National Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing, alongside the Oregon National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing and a Royal Thai Air Force fighter group.
MS-110 flight test campaign concludes
Collins Aerospace has achieved a pivotal milestone in modern reconnaissance technology. The company announced the successful completion of flight testing for the MS-110 Multispectral Airborne Reconnaissance System, marking a significant step towards bolstering global intelligence capabilities.
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Nigerian Air Force Chengdu FT-7NI crashes
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) FT-7NI trainer jet crashed in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, during a routine training exercise on Friday. The incident occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m., with the two pilots on board ejecting unharmed.
Kenneth Iwelumo (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons
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Leonardo unveils next phase of upgrades for Eurofighter Typhoon’s Defensive Aids Sub-System
Leonardo, the Italian aerospace and defense company, has unveiled the next phase of upgrades for the Eurofighter Typhoon’s Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS). These upgrades, proposed for the Eurofighter four-nation Phase 4 Enhancement (P4E) package, are set to significantly enhance the aircraft’s survivability capabilities. Furthermore, these upgrades will also be made available for export customers, extending the reach of this cutting-edge technology.
Photo: Sgt Jack Pritchard, RAF/MOD, OGL v1.0OGL v1.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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