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The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Czech Republic for the refurbishment and modernization of six AH-1Z and two UH-1Y Excess Defense Article (EDA) helicopters. The sale, which is valued at up to $650 million, also includes related equipment and services.
Photo: Czech Ministry of Defense
Exercise Wombat 23 is taking place in Australia until Jun. 5, and it involves the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) conducting mobility training with the support of the Australian Defence Force. The exercise will involve two C-130H transport aircraft and approximately 100 personnel.
Senior Master Sgt. Denise Johnson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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A member of the Italian Air Force aerobatic team Frecce Tricolori was killed in a crash of an ultralight on Apr. 29.
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Cope Thunder, an exercise sponsored by Pacific Air Force, has been revived and will take place at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines from May 1.
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The U.S. Air Force has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to bring zero-emissions aviation into the military. Recently, Air Force pilots remotely flew a Joby electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at the company’s Marina, California, manufacturing facility. During the flights, the pilots assumed remote pilot-in-command responsibilities and transitioned the flight for the eVTOL. The goal was to prepare the Air Force for delivery of aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base, California. The first two Joby aircraft are expected to be delivered to Edwards in early 2024.
Photo: AFRL
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