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Indonesia eyes Italian aircraft carrier for naval modernization

Posted on March 7, 2025 by alert5

In February, we reported that the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) was considering acquiring an aircraft carrier to modernize its fleet. Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, stated that the rationale behind this potential acquisition is primarily for non-combat military operations (OMSP), including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and maritime security operations. This acquisition aligns with the TNI AL’s objective to modernize its fleet.

Photo: LPhot Barry Swainsbury/MOD, OGL v1.0OGL v1.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Meet the air boss of RTAF’s 88th Anniversary Airshow

Posted on March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 by alert5

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is set to mark its 88th anniversary with a spectacular international airshow on Mar. 7-8, 2025, at Wing 6 in Don Mueang, Bangkok. Aviation enthusiasts can look forward to breathtaking aerial displays featuring teams from around the world, including the August 1st Aerobatic Team from China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force, the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team from the Indian Air Force, and the U.S. Air Force’s cutting-edge F-35A demonstration team. The RTAF will also showcase its own aerial prowess by bringing the Saab JAS 39 fighter of the Shark Gripen Demonstraion Team from Wing 7, Surat Thani, performing flying demonstrations that highlight the capabilities of this advanced Swedish-made combat aircraft.

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USAF hustles Harpoon onto F-16

Posted on February 28, 2025 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force 53rd Test and Evaluation Group’s Detachment 3 recently conducted an operational taxi test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, successfully integrating a U.S. Navy AGM-84 Harpoon missile system onto an F-16 fighter.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Perish
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U.S. Navy’s KC-130T expands mission with new tanker recipients

Posted on February 28, 2025 by alert5

The U.S. Navy Reserve’s KC-130T Hercules fleet, upgraded with the NP2000 propeller system, is now cleared to aerially refuel a significantly wider range of aircraft across the carrier airwing following envelope expansion testing at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) which concluded in early 2025.

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Six nations contribute to U.S. HAWK missile refurbishment program

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 by alert5

The recent opening of the U.S. Army’s Theater Readiness Monitoring Facility (TRMF) at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) has shed light on the extensive efforts to inspect HAWK missiles for the support of Ukraine’s war efforts.

Photo: U.S. Army
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