AV-8B Harriers from VMA-223 has a chance to play ‘red air’ during Exercise Pacific Thunder, a combat search and rescue exercise in South Korea.
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Category: Air Force
Modernization of MiG-31 continues
Aviadvigatel aero-engine design house told AIN that a road map to modernize the MiG-31 exists and the aircraft is still needed to protect Russia’s northern territories.
Four Rafales to deploy to Poland
France will send four Rafale fighter jets to Poland next week to train the Polish Air Force and to standby to patrol the Baltic states when necessary.
Sweden plans to arm Gripen with long-range cruise missile
The Swedish government has announced plans to arm its Gripen fighters with long-range cruise missiles.
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Altus, McConnell AFB will be first two bases for KC-46A
U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James has announced that Altus Air Force Base, has been selected as the KC-46A’s formal training unit, and McConnell Air Force Base, is the first active duty-led Pegasus main operating base.
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