In a display of military cooperation, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) conducted a joint air exercise over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Feb. 4. The exercise involved three PAF FA-50PH aircraft and two USAF B-1 supersonic bombers.
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Airbus to study Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft for France
The French Defence Procurement Agency, known as the Direction Générale de l’Armement, has awarded a significant contract to Airbus Defence and Space, in partnership with Thales, for a risk-assessment study concerning France’s next-generation maritime patrol aircraft. This 24-month contract follows an earlier architecture and feasibility study launched at the end of 2022, indicating a continued push towards modernising the nation’s maritime surveillance capabilities.
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Taiwan seeks six E-2D Hawkeyes
Amidst a backdrop of escalating regional tensions and a palpable sense of urgency, Taiwan has made a formal request to the United States for six E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, local media reported. The request occurs at a time when the E-2D production line is active, fulfilling orders for both Japan and France, which may facilitate a smoother acquisition process.
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A quick dive into the U.S. Marine Corps 2025 Aviation Plan
The United States Marine Corps is undergoing a significant transformation of its aviation assets, as detailed in the recently released 2025 Marine Aviation Plan. The plan aims to maintain a lethal and responsive Aviation Combat Element (ACE) by transitioning to an all-5th generation tactical aircraft fleet and modernising all other aspects of the ACE. The plan encompasses a wide range of updates across fixed-wing, tiltrotor, rotary-wing, unmanned, and support aircraft, each playing a crucial role in the Corps’ future warfighting capabilities.
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Indonesia Air Force Chief reveals delivery timeline for Rafale, A400M
At an Air Force Leadership meeting on Feb. 3rd, Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) Chief of Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono, revealed the delivery timeline for both the Airbus A400M transport aircraft and Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
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