Category: Air Force

Thailand’s Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) intends to bolster its fleet by acquiring three Gripen jet fighters from Sweden, aiming to enhance its operational capabilities, according to official sources, the Bangkok Post says. The decision comes after the United States turn down Thailand’s request to buy the F-35.

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In a concerning incident, two aircraft from the Swiss military aerobatic display team, Patrouille Suisse, collided mid-air during a training session in the canton of Zug. The collision resulted in one person on the ground sustaining minor injuries, while the pilots themselves remained unharmed.

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There has been media reports recently into the transfer of 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighters from Qatar to Indonesia. This sale, which received approval from the French authorities, involves several key players who played crucial roles in brokering the deal, according to Israel Defense.

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The U.S. Air Force has commenced the leasing of a C-130H aircraft to the Argentina Air Force, marking the beginning of an essential collaboration. Through the Georgia Air National Guard, this support underscores the longstanding partnership between the United States and Argentina, while solidifying the State Partnership Program between the Georgia National Guard and Argentina, which originated in 2016.

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