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Ukrainian pilots undergo skills assessment in the U.S. for F-16 training

Posted on March 5, 2023 by alert5

Two Ukrainian pilots are undergoing skills assessment on simulators at a U.S. military base in Tucson, Arizona to determine how long it could take to train them to fly attack aircraft, including F-16 fighter jets, according to two congressional officials and a senior U.S. official. The U.S. has approved bringing up to 10 more Ukrainian pilots to the U.S. for further assessment as early as this month, NBC News reports.

A two-ship of 8th Operations Group F-16 Fighting Falcons fly during a training event in the skies near Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2022. During the training, pilots from the 35th and 80th Fighter Squadrons executed quick-response tactics, honing their jet fighting capabilities to support a free and open Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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AC-130J deployed to South Korea for the first time

Posted on March 4, 2023 by alert5

The United States Air Force (USAF) has deployed its newest gunship, the AC-130J “Ghostrider” aircraft, to South Korea for joint exercises. Equipped with precision-guided missiles, cannons, and howitzers, the heavily armed ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is intended as a strong warning to North Korea.

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Indian Air Force to acquire 70 HTT40 light trainers

Posted on March 3, 2023March 2, 2023 by alert5

In a major boost to India’s self-reliance campaign, the government has approved the purchase of 70 locally made basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a cost of $838 million.

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Taiwan will be getting 100 AGM-88B HARM missiles and 200 AIM-120C-8 missiles

Posted on March 2, 2023 by alert5

The United States government has given approval for Taiwan to purchase a weapons package, valued at up to $619 million, to strengthen its defense capabilities. The package includes 100 AGM-88B HARM missiles and 200 AIM-120C-8 air-to-air missiles, intended for Taiwan’s F-16 fleet.

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F-22s deploying out of Northern Mariana Islands for the first time

Posted on March 2, 2023 by alert5

An undisclosed number of F-22 fighters, assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base in Japan, have been deployed to the Northern Mariana Islands for the first time. The fighters are there for Exercise Agile Reaper 23-1 (AR 23-1).

A U.S. Air Force 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor departs for Agile Reaper 23-1 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2023. AR 23-1 presents an opportunity for Airmen from the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing to practice and execute their ability to rapidly move personnel, material, equipment and aircraft to, from and within a theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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