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JASDF scrambles in FY 2021 was second-highest number on record

Posted on April 17, 2022April 17, 2022 by alert5

Japan scrambled its second-highest number of fighters on record in FY 2021, the Defense Ministry disclosed on Apr. 15.

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Eielson AFB takes delivery of 54th and final F-35A

Posted on April 17, 2022 by alert5

The 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base has taken delivery of its 54th and final F-35A this month.

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing fly over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 14, 2022. The F-35As partnered with the F-22 Raptors stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will make Alaska the most concentrated state for combat-coded fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Romania to cease operating its MiG-21, will speed up the purchase of Norwegian F-16s

Posted on April 16, 2022 by alert5

The Romanian Ministry of Defence has decided to suspend all flight operations of its MiG-21 fighters after a series of fatal accidents.

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AIGI to build F-16 maintenance hangar for Egypt

Posted on April 13, 2022 by alert5

American International Contractors, Inc. has secured a $26 million contract to build an F-16 maintenance hangar for the Egyptian Air Force at Marsa Matrouh Air Base.

Three Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation during Bright Star 21, over northern Egypt, Sept. 16, 2021. The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Bright Star 21 occurred from Sept. 2-16, 2021, and comprised three main events: a command post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar. Bright Star builds on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Egypt to support counterterrorism, contribute to regional security, and combat violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

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Slovakia considers donating MiG-29s to Ukraine

Posted on April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 by alert5

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Eduard Heger says his country is willing to donate its MiG-29s to Ukraine if an arrangement can be made to secure the country’s own airspace.

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