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South Korean F-4 phantom pilot takes on last ride

Posted on June 24, 2024 by alert5

A video from South Korean broadcaster KBS features Lee Jae-woo, a retired South Korean Air Force Major General and current professor at Dongguk University.

In 1968, General Lee was one of the select few pilots chosen to train on the F-4D Phantom fighter jet at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in the United States. The F-4 Phantom served as a mainstay of the South Korean Air Force for over five decades.

The video captures an emotional moment for General Lee as he gets a chance to climb into the backseat of an F-4E at Suwon Air Base for a high-speed taxi run. This experience coincides with the recent retirement of the F-4 Phantom from South Korean service.

Greece’s F-16V upgrade program facing delays

Posted on June 24, 2024 by alert5

The upgrade program for Greece’s F-16 fighter jets is facing delays due to a shortage of qualified personnel. Well-informed sources indicate the program is at a crossroads, with the potential for either significant progress or further setbacks.

Photo: HAI
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PrSM tested during SINKEX at Valiant Shield 24

Posted on June 23, 2024June 23, 2024 by alert5

The U.S. Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) successfully showcased its ability to operate in the vast Indo-Pacific theater during the recent Valiant Shield 24 exercise. The exercise, which took place across multiple locations in the Pacific, highlighted the 3MDTF’s proficiency in distributed command and control, emerging technologies, and long-range strike capabilities.

Photo: U.S. Army
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Top Aces delivers first upgraded A-4 aggressor training mission for RCAF

Posted on June 22, 2024 by alert5

Top Aces Inc., a leading provider of advanced adversary air (ADAIR) training, has successfully completed its first training mission in Canada utilizing the newly introduced A-4 Advanced Aggressor Fighter (AAF). This milestone marks the official commencement of AAF service delivery under an amendment to Top Aces’ Contracted Airborne Training Services (CATS) contract with the Canadian government, announced in December 2023.

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Airbus raises concerns over the size of South Korea’s aerial refueling tankers

Posted on June 22, 2024June 21, 2024 by alert5

Airbus Defense and Space (AirbusDS) has highlighted a potential capability gap for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) regarding its aerial tanker fleet. The company argues that South Korea’s current number of tankers significantly limits the operational capabilities of its fighter jets.

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