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Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration

Posted on April 20, 2023 by alert5

The Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration was held on Apr. 14-15 to pay tribute to the legacy of the F-15C/D Eagle aircraft, which is being phased out of service after 44 years at the base. The event in Japan brought together F-15 pilots, intelligence professionals, maintainers, families, and others who directly contributed to the success of the aircraft over the years.

Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, returns from a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. As part
of its modernization plan, the U.S. Air Force is returning Kadena’s aging fleet of F-15C/D Eagle aircraft back to the United
States. In coordination with Allies and partners, the 18th Wing will continue to project decisive airpower to ensure
regional stability and security while promoting a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman
Sebastian Romawac)

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U.S. Air Force expands F-35A and F-15EX fleet with multiple base selections

Posted on April 19, 2023 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has announced the selection of new bases to receive its latest fighter jets. Barnes Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts will be the host of the next F-35A squadron. Meanwhile, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans and Fresno Air National Guard Base in California will replace their F-15C/D Eagles with F-15EX Strike Eagles.

An F-15EX Eagle II from the 40th Flight Test Squadron, 96th Test Wing out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, flies in formation during an aerial refueling operation above the skies of Northern California, May 14. The Eagle II participated in the Northern Edge 21 exercise in Alaska earlier in May. (Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner)

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JACKAL drone completes first missile firing

Posted on April 19, 2023 by alert5

A new milestone has been reached in the world of unmanned air combat as the JACKAL drone completes its first successful firing of a Thales Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM). Developed by UK-based Flyby Technology, in partnership with Turkish firms FlyBVLOS Technology and Maxwell Innovations, the JACKAL drone is designed to operate over land, sea, and air, and can perform a variety of combat missions.

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Iranian Air Force to fly 40 aircraft at National Army Day Parade

Posted on April 17, 2023 by alert5

Iran will mark its National Army Day on Apr. 18, an annual event that showcases the country’s military progress and capabilities. This year’s parade was marked by the presence of over 40 locally produced and non-locally manufactured fighter jets, including the Saeqeh, Kowsar, F-7, F-14, F-4, MiG-29, and Su-24s, which will perform aerial maneuvers over the capital and other parts of the country.

Shahram Sharifi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Germany approves Polish request to send MiG-29s to Ukraine

Posted on April 14, 2023 by alert5

Germany has given its approval to Poland’s request to transfer five Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, as Ukraine continues to seek advanced weaponry to defend itself against Russian aggression. The decision was made after Poland sought permission from Germany, as the receiving country of the aircraft, to send them on to Ukraine.

Nicky Boogaard from Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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