Aviation News
A photo of a Rooivalk painted in white at AFB Bloemspruit suggests the type will soon be deployed to DRC to support UN peace keeping missions. Hit the source for the picture.
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The U.S. Air Force on Friday sacked the two-star general in charge of nuclear missiles after an investigation into alleged personal misbehavior.
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The U.S. Air Force has come up with a new rapid response force concept that allows four F-22s, one C-17 and a maintenance team to quickly deploy and operate from unexpected locations.
Continue reading “USAF finalized concept to rapidly refuel, rearm, and redeploy F-22s”
Watch the long-range aerial refueling exercise by the IAF over Greek airspace.
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Embraer has awarded Thales a contract to supply IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) transponders for the upgrade of A1M fighters and E-99 AEW surveillance aircraft belonging to the Brazilian Air Force.
Continue reading “Embraer to upgrade A1M and E99 with Thales IFF”