Category: Air Force

Vietnam is considering ordering additional L-39NG advanced jet trainers from Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody, as reported by Reuters. Delivery of the initial 12 aircraft is set to commence this year. During Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s three-day visit to Vietnam last week, security was a primary topic discussed with Vietnamese leaders. The Czech business delegation that accompanied Fiala included four arms dealers. Talks between both parties also involved the L 410 NG cargo aircraft, which is produced by Aircraft Industries.

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A Philippine Air Force (PAF) SF-260FH basic trainer aircraft, #033, encountered a problem after take off from runaway 21 of Fernando Air Base in Lipa, Batangas on Apr. 24. The aircraft subsequently crashed.

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The 100th fighter squadron of the 187th Fighter Wing bid farewell to its last F-16 Block 30 fighter jets on Apr. 21 with farewell flyaway ceremony held at Dannelly Field in Montgomery.

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South Korea has dispatch a military transport aircraft and 50 military personnel, including security and medical staff, to evacuate its nationals from Sudan as fighting between the country’s armed forces and paramilitary groups continues to escalate.

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The Japanese government has ordered the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to dispatch aircraft to Djibouti in preparation for the evacuation of approximately 60 Japanese nationals from Sudan. The move comes as military clashes in Sudan continue to intensify, leaving over 270 people dead and more than 2,600 others injured, according to the World Health Organization. The conflict has also made it difficult for people to evacuate, particularly from the airport in the capital, Khartoum.

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