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Australia to deploy E-7A to Germany

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Australia has announced its decision to deploy an E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Germany, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s illegal invasion. The move comes as part of Australia’s ongoing efforts to ensure the flow of international military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and to protect vital supply routes.

Boeing Wedgetail over Iraq in April 2020
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. to conduct MV-22 Osprey training at 200 Feet in Japan

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American MV-22 Ospreys will soon be conducting training flights at a significantly reduced altitude in Japan. The Japan-U.S. Joint Committee announced on Jul. 7 that starting from Jul. 10, the minimum altitude for these flights will be lowered to 200 feet, a sharp drop from the previous requirement of 500 feet.


U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Justin J. Marty

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Isareli Air Force Gulfstream V and G550 pilots will be trained in the U.S.

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Flight Safety International Inc., a renowned aviation training provider based in Columbus, Ohio, has recently been granted a Pentagon contract on behalf of the Israeli Air Force. The contract, valued at $9.9 million, encompasses pilot training programs for the Gulfstream V and Gulfstream G550 aircraft.

IDF 122nd Squadron receiving the Oron aircraft, April 2021. IX
 / IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

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