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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to participate in Exercise Eastern Bridge VII, a bilateral air exercise with the Royal Oman Air Force (ROAF). The exercise will take place from Sept. 11 to 22, at Air Force Base Masirah in Oman.
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The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is facing an unprecedented challenge as its legendary Spitfire and Hurricane fighter planes remain grounded four months after a tragic accident. The extended suspension of flights has raised questions about the future of these iconic World War II aircraft in RAF service.
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A Taiwanese Mirage-2000 fighter crashed into the sea off Hsinchu on the night of Sept. 10. Initial investigations indicate engine thrust loss as the likely cause. The Repulic of China Air Force has launched a comprehensive probe into the incident.
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The United States Marine Corps has successfully validated the integration of the AGM-158A Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) on its F/A-18D Hornet aircraft. This achievement, accomplished by Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 11 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, took place at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, on Aug. 27-28.
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The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) recently engaged in a joint air defense drill with the French Navy from Sept. 4-7, showcasing the growing emphasis on defense diplomacy and operational synergy between the two nations. The exercise, which took place following the port visit of the French Navy’s frigate FS Bretagne to Kota Kinabalu, underscored the commitment of both countries to enhancing their maritime and aerial capabilities in the region.
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